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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - This posting is open exclusively to current

NaphCare, Inc., Clayton, AL, United States


Overview
This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.

NaphCare is seeking to hire a

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

to join our team of medical professionals in the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Alabama.

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.

Responsibilities
As a CNA, you will play a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

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 (phlebotomy, EKG, 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

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 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.

Benefits
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. 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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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