CDOC Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administration (QMAP) PART-TIME - (BUENA VISTA)

Job Opportunity in Buena Vista

This part-time position is located in Buena Vista and provides medical assistance to inmates housed in the Buena Vista Correctional 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.

Only applicants who meet the minimum and special qualifications below shall be included in the comparative analysis process:

• 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

• 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.

For information regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

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