Nursing Assistant: Beaumont Correctional Center (Multiple Positions)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Powhatan, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Virginia Department of Corrections, integrity, professionalism, and accountability guide everything we do. We put people first, uphold public trust, and use our authority responsibly. If you’re committed to doing the right thing and making a real impact on public safety and your community, we want you on our team. Enjoy job stability, 13 paid state holidays, generous leave, affordable health benefits, VRS retirement, VA 457 Deferred Compensation, and the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Employee Health and Wellness programs, excellent training and other perks support your career and your well-being. Build a career that matters. Join VADOC and make a difference today! Provides quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Assists with performing activities of daily living (ADLs) for inmates while maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. Observes, reports, document and communicate interventions, treatments, behaviors, emergent needs, and situations as they arise. Assists with caring for the mental health and physical needs of inmates. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $36,403 - $48,003.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia CNA license issued by the board of nursing (if you are a recent graduate of a CNA program in VA and not licensed, the NNAAP exam must be scheduled at the time of application).
Knowledge of patient care, personal care techniques, and infection control measures.
Demonstrated ability to take and record vital signs; to transfer and transport patients in a safe manner using proper body mechanics; to recognize signs and symptoms indicating distress; and to perform CPR.
Ability to intervene in crisis or problem situations.
Ability to work in a secure/locked environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, take initiative, organize duties, and manage time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a hospital, nursing, or secured patient environment.
Skilled in the use of a computer to include Outlook (professional email client) and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Provides quality nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Assists with performing activities of daily living (ADLs) for inmates while maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
Observes, reports, document and communicate interventions, treatments, behaviors, emergent needs, and situations as they arise.
Assists with caring for the mental health and physical needs of inmates.
Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.