What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - AHCC position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Certified Nursing Assistant
Airway Heights Corrections Center
Airway Heights, WA.
Airway Heights, WA.
Hourly salary: $27.05-$36.16
Monthly salary: $4,706.00-$6,292.00
Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm (0600-1430) Thursday-Monday (Tues/Weds off)
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Airway Heights Corrections Center located in Airway Heights, WA.
This position supports the Department's mission to improve public safety by delivering and leading others in the delivery of nursing services that promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjusting to various health conditions. This position supports the mission of the Health Services Division by providing necessary, comprehensive, quality health services and to promote wellness in preparation for return to the community.
At the Department of Corrections, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.
COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:
- A detailed resume
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives". For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov
Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.
Duties
Patient Care:
- Collects subjective and objective data about the physical and emotional conditions of patients during nursing triage, ambulatory care clinics and patient rounds. Reports data collected to the Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor, and as directed, initiates appropriate intervention according to Health Services policies and procedures, treatment plans and protocols.
- Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to develop a comprehensive plan to provide continuity of care. Contributes to the development of approaches to meet the needs of patients and their families. May assist in the development of patient care plans using standard nursing care plans for chronic and stable disease processes.
- Participates in emergency response. Assist the Nursing Team in responding to emergencies throughout the facility and institution grounds. Provides emergency medical care including CPR, using triage format to incarcerated individuals and staff. Assist with the Trauma/Emergency Medical Team as deemed necessary.
- Model pro-social behavior, reinforce positive behaviors, redirect negative behaviors and effectively communicate observed behaviors to responsible program staff, administrators and supervisors. Assist patients to improve their skills and ability to provide care for themselves and their family. Responds to all requests for health care attention in a complete, timely, clinically appropriate and therapeutic manner.
- In accordance withy the intent and provisions of established policies, practices and procedures, employ appropriate safety techniques to list and carry loads.
Documentation and Practice:
- Responds to verbal and written requests, from incarcerated individuals, their families and institution staff, as directed, with information or advice consistent with statues and procedures on health care records confidentiality.
- Maintains accurate, legible and complete records of patient care including chart documentation of all patient requests for medical attention, objective data collected, treatment administered, and patient education provided. Provides input in writing, evaluating and revising nursing care plans and interdisciplinary treatment plans, and completes other entries to support the problem-oriented health care record.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor, teach, counsel and provide health care information that improves health services and/or enhances safety or security.
- Operates equipment necessary for the provision of patient care, monitors equipment used in the healthcare are and takes the steps to notify appropriate personnel regarding repair or replacement of equipment to ensure its in working condition. Responsible for evaluation and monitoring of medical supplies and equipment, to ensure necessary and sufficient quantities are available.
- Ensures that practice is consistent with state licensure laws, administrative codes, policies and procedures. Reports any practice deviations to immediate supervisor.
Administrative/Custodial Duties:
- Assembling/Disassembling charts of admitted or discharged patients in the IPU.
- Collecting, copying, highlighting data for audit requirements as directed by RN Team Leader or Nursing Supervisor.
- Ordering supplies as needed for the Health Services Unit.
- Reads and responds to email daily. Completes leave requests prior to requested dates and/or following an unscheduled absence.
- Attend in-service education programs, mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Completes usual incident reports as directed, collects data, investigates and completed reports necessary to the ongoing operation of Health Services and the institution.
- Participates in the review and revision of Health Services Policies and Procedures and Treatment Protocols as directed by their supervisor.
- Participates in the Health Services team meetings at the institution and departmental level, DOC CQIP and Operation inspections Program/Plan, Safety and Sanitation inspections and reports inadequacies to the appropriate authority.
- Assist with supervision of incarcerated individuals in the health care area.
- Emergency assignment to help with security in the vent on a disturbance. The CNA may be cross trained to work at each location within a facility or compound to provide a more capable and comprehensive workforce which is adaptable to the changing needs for health care delivery within a correctional facility.
Other Duties:
- Participates in the self-evaluation of nursing assistant competencies, attends staff training and in-service as scheduled by Health Services, participates in learning and acquisition of knowledge skills and abilities as necessary to perform the work of the NAC2. Completes requires DOC in-service training annually.
- Participates in institutional drills as required.
- Participates in formal clinical oversight according to facility and DOC Health Services Clinical Oversight Structure.
- Assist with supervision of incarcerated individuals in the health care area.
- Reads and responds to e-mail daily. Completes leave requests prior to requested dates and/or following an unscheduled absence.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Initial and continuous unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- Certification by the American Heart Association in emergency first response.
- Indicates possession of knowledge, skill and or ability to perform nursing assistant activities.
- Participates in the evaluation of competency in nursing assistant practice as requested by the Employer.
- Able to use the computer to enter, schedule, monitor and track patient information, word process and communicate via email.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- More than 1 year experience as a NAC in various areas.
Supplemental Information
Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
Our Core Values:
Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
- Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
- Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
- Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
- Promote inclusiveness.
- Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email lindsey.martinez@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 425-760-4485. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Salary : $27 - $36