Certified Nursing Assistant - Wexford Health Sources : Job Details

To Apply for this Job Click HerePOSITION: Certified Nurses AssistantSCHEDULE: PRN; as neededFACILITY: Graham Correctional CenterLOCATION: Hillsboro, IllinoisPay Rate:$18.33/hr + $3/hr Shift DifferentialPOSITION SUMMARYUnder 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/RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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.* Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to:* Dress Code* Schedule/time sheet* Safety and security regulations* Procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminarsJOB REQUIREMENTSThe following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.LICENSING: NoneCERTIFICATION:* Nursing Assistant certificate* Current CPR Certification-* American Red Cross* American Heart Association* American Safety and Health InstituteEDUCATION: Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant programPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years. Prior experience with use of electronic medical record systemEOE/M/F/D/V17321* ,* ,* To Apply for this Job Click Here