Certified Nursing Assistants; CNA

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) – Naph Care is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Jacksonville, Florida
.

As a Correctional CNA
, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assisting physicians and other healthcare professionals with examinations, taking patient histories, vital signs, supporting administrative tasks, etc.

This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

* New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

• Assist with performing patient assessments, interviewing patients about current health problems, medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight
• Perform routine procedures under established protocols (to include but not limited to phlebotomy, EKGs, dressing changes and wound cultures)
• Documenting medical history including medications, treatment and medical conditions
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills including bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility
• Providing basic wound care, basic laboratory tests, basic patient education and instructions
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical or mental health to nurses

Requirements / Qualifications

• CNA Certification - Completion of an accredited CNA training program and passing a state-approved competency exam
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain CPR and first aid certification, may be required
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits,
we strongly support career advancement within the company.

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and Naph Care,
apply directly to the position to initiate the application process
, and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

disability/veteran

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail?
See what our LPNs do:

Naph Care - Life as an LPN - You Tube

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