About Corizon Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It’s a calling.
By choosing a career with Corizon Health, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a Corizon Health professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join Corizon Health today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a day-shift Nursing Assistant (7:00 am - 3:00 pm)with Corizon Health:
Work with all segments of the organization to analyze clinical knowledge/skill gaps and training needs. Create and implement a corporate clinical education and training plan. Participate in clinical quality improvement projects and initiatives.
Checks vital signs, height and weight and reports results to the Registered Nurse. Reports any changes to inmate health status to Registered Nurse.
Collects specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse. Measures fluid intake and output.
Completes or assists inmates with activities of daily living (ADL) and hygiene to ensure that basic physical needs are met. Serves meals and assists inmates with eating. Provides skin care and observes for signs of skin breakdown.
Transfers inmates from bed to chair/wheelchair. Escorts patients with medical department for medical services.
Sterilizes medical supplies and equipment with scheduled spore testing of autoclave.
Maintains medical supply and medication inventories. Maintaining daily working stock inventories. Checks daily functionality of medical emergency equipment.
Completion and processing required medical summaries and reports. Assisting with QI activities through medical records reviews.
Other duties as assigned.
Corizon Benefits
Corizon Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a generous PTO plan, 401k with matching funds, tuition assistance, continuing education reimbursement, and more!
Experience & Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience preferred
Certification through an approved training program and maintains good standing with Nurse Aide Registry. Current CPR certification
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
ID 2020-7945
Job Locations US-NY-Coxsackie
Category Nursing & Nursing Assistant
Position Type Regular Part-time
Shift / Schedule Weekday Day
Location ID 00265
