Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in correctional health care, is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for full‑time positions (7a‑3p and 3p‑11p) Monday through Friday at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, Mississippi.

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. Join our team and experience a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Benefits Package

• 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
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) & Plan Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists physicians and nurses to meet the health care needs of patients.

Schedule

• Full‑Time
• Monday – Friday

Minimum Requirements

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

Essential Functions

• Takes vital signs, height and weight.
• Assists with PPDs and EKGs.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Assists with patient treatments such as dressing changes, decubitus ulcer care, and tracheostomy care.
• Adheres to universal precaution procedures and established infection control procedures.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Is proficient with CPR and receives re‑certification training annually.
• Assists in cleaning, sterilizing and securing equipment.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA, Nurse Aide, Certified Nurse Aide, corrections, correctional facility

Salary Information

$0 – $20 hourly wage