Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Part-Time C ertified Nursing Assistants at MCI-Norfolk in Norfolk, Massachusetts!

Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, and excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT  BENEFITS PACKAGE: (for eligible positions only)

• Holiday Pay : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT  POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Physicians and Nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• Part-Time
• Day Shift

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by professional organization in the state.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
• Acute care experience preferred. 

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Draws blood.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution procedures and established Infection Control procedures.
• Schedules appointments.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Is proficient with CPR and recognizes need to implement. Receive re-certification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing of equipment.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

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