CNA Certified Nurses Aide / Medication Administration

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

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Description of Job:

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

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must have 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.
• AND

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must possess a valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado;
• Applicant must possess a valid, active QMAP Certification; a copy of your QMAP Certification/Registration must be attached to your application. 
• OR

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:

• 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.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Paid life insurance;
• Short and long-term disability coverage;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

For more info and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4855553/cdoc-certified-nurses-aide-cna-medication-administration-qmap-denver?keywords=cna&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs