Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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

NaphCare is seeking to hire a Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technicians (NA/PCT) to join our team of medical professionals in the Elba in Elba AL.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available!

As a Correctional Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician 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.

As a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technicians 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:

Clinical Duties:

• Assist with performing patient assessments interviewing patients about current health problems medication history
• Taking vital signs including blood pressure temperature respiration and weight
• 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

Administrative Duties:

• Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
• Maintaining inventory of medical and office supplies
• Answering phones emails and other forms of communications

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Be able to obtain BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds including those with mental health or substance abuse issues
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
• Display integrity professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
• Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening

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.

Why Join NaphCare

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare now may be the addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• 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

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare click the below link complete the online form and someone will be in touch.

Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) NaphCare

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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