CDOC TEMPORARY AIDE - Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administraction (QMAP) - (DENVER).

About the role

This TEMPORARY position is located in Denver, CO at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center. This is a 9-month or less temporary role that may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

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
• Obtain and record 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)
• Valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado
• Valid, active QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) Certification from one of the Approved Training Entities as identified by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Substitutions

• 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

Required Competencies

• Self-control and the 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

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