Nursing Assistant #00576: State Farm Correctional Center
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team at State Farm Correctional Center. The role assists inmates with activities of daily living while maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. The Nursing Assistant observes, reports, documents, and communicates interventions, treatments, behaviors, emergent needs, and situations as they arise, and assists with inmates’ mental and physical health needs. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Virginia CNA license issued by the Board of Nursing. Recent graduates of a Virginia CNA program who are not yet licensed must have the NNAAP exam scheduled at the time of application.
- Knowledge of patient care, personal care techniques, and infection control measures.
- Ability to take and record vital signs; safely transfer and transport patients using proper body mechanics; recognize signs and symptoms of distress; and perform CPR.
- Ability to intervene in crisis or problem situations.
- Ability to work in a secure or locked environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, take initiative, organize duties, and manage time.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a hospital, nursing, or secured patient environment.
- Computer skills, including use of Outlook and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Assist inmates with activities of daily living while maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
- Observe, report, document, and communicate interventions, treatments, behaviors, emergent needs, and situations as they arise.
- Assist with the mental health and physical needs of inmates.
- Perform other duties or work at other locations as needed to meet the Department’s clinical and administrative needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
