Certified Nursing Assistants (Cna) / Certified Medication Technician (Cmt)

Overview

NaphCare is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) / Certified Medication Technician (CMT) just like you to join our team at the Pasco County Jail located in Land O Lakes, FL. Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

• We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.

• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services

• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!

• Tuition Assistance

• Referral bonuses

• On-site education

• Free Continuing Education!

• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee

• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/ Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

• Assist with direct patient care procedures

• Obtain patient history

• Take Vital Signs

• Prepare Charts

• Assist with medical examinations

• Perform routine procedures under stablished protocols (to include but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG's, dressing changes and wound cultures)

• Provide routine clinical tasks

• Perform routine blood drawing procedures

• Take and document vital signs, height and weight, assist with PPDs and EKGs

• Assist with examinations and/or treatments

• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation and dressing changes

• Provide medication administration to patients in accordance with doctor's orders, state regulations and company policy including: processing orders, securing medication, pouring, preparing, administering, documentation and documentation of results.

• Med Tech must have basic understanding of diabetes, diabetic care, diabetic medications, glucometer management, finger stick blood sugar testing, insulin administration and be able to recognize and act upon symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia as indicated per State regulations.

• Med Tech is responsible for proper management of narcotic medications to include ordering, procuring, maintaining chain of command, storage, reconciliation and documentation.

• Observe patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries or unusual occurrence and reports immediately to Charge Nurse.

• Responsible to assure referral and follow-up relevant to health care issues is completed.

• Ensure sound infection control practices in the management and delivery of patient care, medications and/or treatments.

• Perform medication cart audits and assist in maintaining the medication cart and medication room in a neat and orderly manner.

• Respond to all patient needs and/or requests for care promptly and provide or obtain assistance as necessary.

• Complete all required documentation such as but not limited to medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, medication refusal reports and behavioral documentation as requested and required in a timely manner.

• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care provider's order.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/ Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

• Current Certification as Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Technician in FL

• Normal physical requirements - standing, walking, sitting, lifting, squatting, etc.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate

• Valid CPR Card

• New grads are encouraged to apply. We are happy to train you.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you're interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran