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Certified Nursing Assistant - Big Muddy River CC

Company: Wexford Health Sources
Location: Ina
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 7a-2pa, alternating M/W EOW

FACILITY: Big Muddy River CC

LOCATION: Ina, Illinois

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a member of the Wexford family: a group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies. At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Performance check-ins with annual merit increase (if applicable)
  • Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement saving plan
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Healthcare and dependent care spending account
  • Continuing education options
    POSITION SUMMARY

    Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or IDOC personnel as appropriate, the CNA will assist nursing staff with daily operations.

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Certified Nursing Assistant will assist nursing staff in direct patient care activities as assigned.
  • Assists inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
  • Assists in checking vital signs, height and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; reports on the condition of inmates.
  • Follows established inflection control practices and emergency protocols.
  • Assists inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and ambulating.
  • Promotes and encourages patient hydration and elimination.
  • Assists inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.
  • Cleanse bedside units, workrooms and equipment; assists nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.
  • Prepares and maintains written reports and records as assigned.
  • Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered when specifically ordered by a physician.
  • Responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
  • Receives formal and on the job training in the theory and techniques of direct care support.
  • Receives close supervision; work is reviewed through inspections and observations.
  • Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
  • Approaches change in a positive manner.
  • Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
  • Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
  • Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.
    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

    Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.

    Job Requirements:

    The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

    TRAVEL: No travel required.

    LICENSING: None required.

    CERTIFICATION: Nursing Assistant certificate

    EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years

    EDUCATION: Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program.

    EOE/M/F/D/V
    Internal Details

    These fields are for internal use and will not display in any job boards.

    Template used for this Requisition:
    Certified Nursing Assistant - IDOC
    Number of Openings:
    1
    Number of Hires:
    0
    Reason For Opening:
    Replacement Hire
    Incumbent:
    Madison Kunkel
    Location:
    WEXFORD - PRISONS DIVISION
    Location:
    WEXFORD - IDOC CONTRACT
    Location:
    IDOC - BIG MUDDY FACILITY
    Bid Period - Start Date:
    12/22/2022
    Bid Period - End Date:
    12/28/2022
    Date Vacant:
    12/19/2022
    Type of Employment:
    FT
    Status:
    Approved
    # of Vacant FTE:
    1
    Preferred Availability

    There are no timeframes associated.
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Keywords: Wexford Health Sources, Evansville , Certified Nursing Assistant - Big Muddy River CC, Healthcare , Ina, Indiana

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