CDOC Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administration (QMAP) - (DENVER)

This position is located in Denver and provides medical assistance to inmates housed in the Denver Complex.

Responsibilities

• In a clinical setting, assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding.
• Obtains and records vital signs for review by staff nurse.
• Provide and assist with patient transfers and turning in bed.
• Report changes in patient skin condition and patient health care complaints to shift registered nurse.
• Empty catheter bags; offer fluids and record Intake and Output; apply external catheters.
• Talk with patients to keep oriented to person, place, and time.
• Respond to call lights and inmate requests for assistance.
• Assist with meal distribution.
• Change linen according to unit schedule.
• Assist patient with making of bed, picking up room, etc.
• Perform dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Maintain appropriate tool and materials control and accountability.
• Participate in development of patient plan of care.
• May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons.
• Provide clerical assistance by answering phones, taking and forwarding accurate messages, transcribing medical orders, and medical record filing.
• Retrieve and enter kites in computerized kite log.
• Schedule inmates for sick line and chronic care visits according to facility specific scheduling guidelines.
• Assist with delivery of medications.
• Receive, verify, store and prepare return pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Experience must be thoroughly detailed in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application.
• Possess a valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado.
• Possess a valid, active QMAP Certification; a copy of your QMAP Certification/Registration must be attached to your application.

Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.

Skills

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Able to work with inmates of diverse backgrounds and functional levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate positively and professionally with inmates and staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language; ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the complexities of a multi-disciplinary health care delivery system.
• Ability to problem solve critically to effectively resolve issues.
• Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality inmate care.
• Ability to operate independently within the scope of a CNA.
• Must be of high integrity to handle confidential health care information to include all inmate records.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a CNA in a correctional environment.
• Current CPR Certification (attach certification).
• Current First Aid Certification (attach certification).
• Experience working with patients who have multiple disabilities to include both physical and mental.
• Experience working with the senior population.
• Hospice experience.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Paid life insurance.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Conditions of Employment

• All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license; drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
• State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.
• Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria.
• Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years.
• All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
• The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997.