Certified Nursing Assistant Job Listing at Wexford Health Sources in Hillsboro, IL (Job ID 5614391-2024-10-11)

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POSITION: Certified Nurses Assistant
SCHEDULE: PRN; as needed
FACILITY: Graham Correctional Center
LOCATION: Hillsboro, Illinois

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or IDOC personnel as appropriate, the CNA will assist nursing staff with daily operations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Certified Nursing Assistant will assist nursing staff in direct patient care activities as assigned.

• Assists inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Assists in checking vital signs, height and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; reports on the condition of inmates.
• Follows established inflection control practices and emergency protocols.
• Assists inmates in wheel chairs, on stretchers and ambulating.
• Promotes and encourages patient hydration and elimination.
• Assists inmates with ambulation, turning and repositioning, and range of motion activities.
• Cleanse bedside units, workrooms and equipment; assists nursing staff with washing and sterilizing equipment.
• Prepares and maintains written reports and records as assigned.
• Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered when specifically ordered by a physician.
• Responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
• Receives formal and on the job training in the theory and techniques of direct care support.
• Receives close supervision; work is reviewed through inspections and observations.
• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.

• Approaches change in a positive manner.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
• Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to:

• Dress Code
• Schedule/time sheet
• Safety and security regulations
• Procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminars

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: None

CERTIFICATION:

• Nursing Assistant certificate
• Current CPR Certification-
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION: Completion of a certification program from an accredited Nursing Assistant program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years. Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

EOE/M/F/D/V

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