Certified Nursing Assistant
Description:
HCA Solutions is looking for qualified Certified Nursing Assistants for FMC Devens, Ayer, MA. This is a full-time, contracted, W-2 position. Hours will be on all shifts and include some weekend coverage. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution and shall not exceed 40 hours per week.
Description of Duties:
Provides assistance to the Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in performing patient care.
Activities with General Population and/or Mental Health inmates.
Assists with admissions and discharges from the unit.
Bedside care and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Assists with toileting, incontinence care, showering and dressing.
Safely transfers/transports patients in wheelchairs or on gurneys.
Assists with ambulation, turning and positioning of patients.
Assists the RN or LPN with respiratory care (coughing, deep breathing, etc.) as well as intake and output measuring/documentation, patient vital signs and other patient care or procedures not requiring the knowledge or experience of a RN or LPN.
Secures specimens for laboratory analysis (i.e. urine, stool, sputum, etc.), labels specimens and transports them to the lab.
Assists with postmortem care.
Restock supplies.
Documents actions in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
Responsible for all other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
A valid and current certification as a Nurse Assistant in the United States.
Minimum of 1-year recent experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (experience in corrections preferred, but not required).
Proof of CPR certification.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
What is your desired pay rate?
Experience:
Certified Nurse Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)