CDOC Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administration (QMAP) PART-TIME - (BUENA VISTA)

About the role

This PART-TIME position is located in BUENA VISTA and provides medical assistance to inmates housed in the Buena Vista Correctional Complex.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Absorb 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;
• Retrive 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).
• Valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado.
• Valid, active QMAP Certification.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Experience working with patients who have multiple disabilities to include both physical and mental.
• Experience working with the senior population.
• Hospice experience.