Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: St. Mary's City Maryland
Description: Wexford Health is hiring Certified Nursing Assistant right now, this occupation will be placed in Maryland. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Overview:
Provides basic health services under the Supervision of a licensed physician. Utilizes professional medical skills to meet a variety of health care needs. Interacts with a variety of health care professionals and security staff in a correctional environment.
Wexford Health Sources is looking for a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team at the St. Mary's Correctional Center in St. Mary's, WV. Responsibilities:
A. Perform physical assessment and examination including obtaining medical history and vital signs during medical encounters and docu! ment findings in the medical record.
B. Provide treatments! and procedures according to physician orders and EMT protocols.
C. Assist with admission and discharge of infirmary care patients.
D. Prepare patients for minor surgery.
E. Supervise inmates assigned to the health unit.
F. 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.
G. Provide daily sick call screening in confinement areas.
H. Participate in quality management committees and activities.
I. Perform basic life support provided the employee holds a current American Heart Association.
J. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
K. 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.
L. Initiate intravenous infusing! during a medical emergency.
M. Assist patient/inmate with activities of daily living and document such care in the medical record. Qualifications:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION: CNA certification
EXPERIENCE: 2 years providing health support services
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 16 Feb 2014 14:23:36 GMT