Certified Nursing Assistant

Richwood Correctional Center

Monroe, Louisiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Copying Machines, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Scanners, Fax Machines, First Aid, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Medical Office, Medical Products, Medication Administration, Microsoft Office, Nursing, Nursing Management, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Prescription Filling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Monroe, Louisiana
POSTED
3 days ago

Pay $17.75/hr

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist staff as necessary and according to the level of certification or training achieved.

Receive medical supplies and store them properly.  Provide accurate documentation and inventory.

Interpret prescription requests and enter information into log; create labels and Medication Administration Records.

Ensure medical supply cart, trauma bag, the PPE room and the facility first aid kits are fully and accurately stocked at all times.

Submit order forms for medical and office supplies, under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician.

Assist with maintenance of the Sick Call, Chronic Clinic, and Specialty Logs.

Provide patient care according to nurse or physician instructions and appropriate to level of certification.

Perform 15-minute checks on identified patients and document encounters.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Certified Med Aide

Basic clerical skills, basic healthcare skills 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Continuous sitting up to 2 hours per shift

Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment for up to 2 hours or more per shift with scheduled breaks

Frequent periods walking and/or standing 

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

About the Company

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Richwood Correctional Center