Certified Nursing Assistant - WR17 - WSP

Full Job Description

This CNA 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.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide medically necessary health care that promotes wellness.

VISION STATEMENT

We are a team of committed professionals supporting successful re-entry through a patient-focused integrated system of care.

VALUE STATEMENTS

As a team of committed professionals, we share the following values:

We are each responsible for contributing to the delivery of health care.

All individuals deserve to be treated with compassion and respect.

Patient education is a path to good health.

Evidence-based practices are the essentials of quality care.

Successful re-entry includes linking patients with health care providers; and,

Our customers include both internal and external partners, comprehensive, quality health services and promoting patient wellness.

Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."

Requirements

Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, deliver care to promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions.

Provide health service to individual patients, groups of patients, staff employed at the correctional facility, and the public at large. Assist nursing process.

• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living such as bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, positioning, transferring and ambulating. Perform passive and active range of motion.
• Assist the medical practitioner and physicians with examinations and provide assistance when necessary, including, but not limited to, paperwork and handling instruments needed for examination.
• Assist the laboratory with urine dip sticks, blood sugar testing, and transport.
• Assist with inpatient admissions and discharges.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and free of unsafe conditions. Conduct inventory and daily checks of assigned areas to support quality improvement.
• Meet patient’s personal hygiene and comfort needs, to ensure promotion and maintenance of musculoskeletal, integumentary, genitourinary, gastrointestinal systems integrity in inpatient unit.
• Practice infection control techniques and report any discrepancies to licensed personnel through the chain of command.
• Perform basic nursing procedures such as taking temperatures, pulses, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Apply barrier cream and lotions to intact skin; perform noninvasive lab procedures and report results to a Registered Nurse.
• Apply external appliances such as braces, Uros heaths, hearing aids and perform active, passive range of motion and make beds.
• Answer call light, determine the nature of the problem and respond within the scope of training and to report appropriate chain of command.

Use tools, techniques, physical and cognitive skills and abilities to practice as a Nursing Assistant safely and effectively in the correctional setting and within the scope of practice as defined by State Law and Administrative Code to ensure patient care provided is safe, effective, efficient and clinically appropriate.

• Monitor and collect specific data, as directed, about health status, clinical condition, or situation of individuals, families, groups and communities by interview, observation, inspection, and examination.
• Report the results of monitoring and data collection to the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medical Practitioner.

Assist the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medical Practitioner in analysis and evaluation of the structure, process and timeframes for service delivery, the expected effects of treatment or intervention and the outcomes to be achieved.

Ensure that they are in attendance, capable and competent to practice as a Nursing Assistant, as assigned.

• Participate in and evaluate your own practice for technical competency and safety, obtain education or training to retain or improve skills and abilities based upon the work assigned and inform immediate supervisor if there are specific tasks, techniques, skills or abilities are unable to perform competently.
• Report on and perform work as scheduled to ensure staff safety and patient care are not compromised.
• Remain on duty until adequate replacement has arrived and communication has occurred to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Work overtime (voluntary and mandatory) and callback shifts as necessary to maintain service delivery, safety and security.

Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with patients, patients’ families, other health care personnel, custody staff, and other institutional personnel to ensure information is solicited to identify problems and develop solutions to deliver care.

Revise plan as necessary to ensure in safe, timely, and clinically appropriate service provision.

Establish therapeutic relationships that preserve professional boundaries with patients and their families.

Teach and assist patients and their families to reduce health risks, improve their ability to provide self-care, manage symptoms and side effects, participate in prescribed treatment regimens, and to make informed decisions about health care and treatment.

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Maintain positive and professional working relationships, remain calm and act professionally during all emergent conditions with the ability to recall detailed instructions.

Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time and work collaboratively with diverse groups of staff and patients.

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:

Additional 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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.

(FOR RN POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U.

Step U is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step T in your permanent salary range.

(FOR ALL OTHER NON WMS POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M.

Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.

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.

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 emailkathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call at (509) 907-7808.

For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.