Certified Nurse’s Aid
Location: Westover, Maryland
Description: Wexford Health is looking of Certified Nurse’s Aid right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Maryland. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Overview:
Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Certified Nurse's Aid to join our team of healthcare professionals. We are currently recruiting for our Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, MD.
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including: Annual review with performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account Responsibilities: Perform physical assessment and examination including obtaining medical history and vital signs during medical encounters and document findings in the medical record. Provide treatments and procedures according to physician orders. Assist with admission and discharge of infirmary care patients. Prepare patients for minor surgery. Supervise inmates assigned to the health unit. Provide screening and triage, according to written protocols, for routine sick call and emergencies with referral to professional staff for situations beyond the scope of their protocols. Provide daily sick call screening in confinement areas. Participate in quality management committees and activities. Perform basic life support provided the employee holds a current American Heart Association. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. Administer or prescribe over-the-counter medications upon receipt of in-service training and special certification by the Medical Director or physician designee and the institutional pharmacist. Initiate intravenous infusing during a medical emergency. Assist patient/inmate with activities of daily living and document such care in the medical record. Qualifications: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OFFICE: Standard medical setting in a correctional facility. TRAVEL: Minimum travel required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION: CNA Certified in the State of Maryland, CPR EXPERIENCE: 2 years providing health support services
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:59:54 GMT
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