CNA - Corrections

Job Posting

Are you a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant looking for a fresh start? If so, we can help you! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with correctional facilities across your state to help them find amazing nurses. We're looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client's medical facility!

Pay Rate: $25/hour

Details

• Full-time schedules
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
• Nights 7p-7:30a

Duties

• Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, urine intake and output, and food intake and output, reporting any drastic changes to a nurse or physician.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as feeding, changing soiled garments and giving massages.
• Help patients with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing, and walking.
• Reposition and turn bed-bound patients; assist those who need help walking or assistance transporting in wheelchairs.
• Provide patients comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing staff.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
• Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and JCAHO standards, where applicable.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining certification.
• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care.
• Serve food trays and examine them for conformance to prescribed diet.
• Apply compresses, ice bags and hot water bottles as directed by nursing supervisor.
• Keep rooms clean and change soiled bedding and bedpans.
• Transport medical equipment in and out of rooms according to patient requirements.
• Inventory and requisition supplies.
• Make appointments, keep records and perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices and clinics.
• Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements
• Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited educational institution
• Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the State in VA. The license MUST be in good standing
• 1 year of experience
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay
• Travel stipends are available for qualified candidates

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to . If you have any questions, please feel free to call  and ask to speak with Michelle Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM).