CDOC TEMP Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / Medication Administration (QMAP) - (DENVER)

Temporary Certified Nurse Aide / Qualified Mental Health Professional Assistant

This temporary position is located in Denver, CO at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center :

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following :

• In a clinical setting, assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding;
• Obtains and records vital signs for review by staff nurse;
• Provide and assist with patient transfers and turning in bed;
• Report changes in patient skin condition and patient health care complaints to shift registered nurse;
• Empty catheter bags; offer fluids and record Intake and Output; apply external catheters;
• Talk with patients to keep oriented to person, place, and time;
• Respond to call lights and inmate requests for assistance;
• Assist with meal distribution;
• Change linen according to unit schedule;
• Assist patient with making of bed, picking up room, etc.;
• Perform dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse;
• Maintain appropriate tool and materials control and accountability;
• Participate in development of patient plan of care;
• May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons;
• Provide clerical assistance by answering phones, taking and forwarding accurate messages, transcribing medical orders, and medical record filing;
• Retrieve and enter kites in computerized kite log;
• Schedule inmates for sick line and chronic care visits according to facility specific scheduling guidelines;
• Assist with delivery of medications;
• Receive, verify, store and prepare return pharmaceuticals;
• Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records.

Only applicants who meet the minimum and special qualifications will be included in the comparative analysis process.

Minimum qualifications :

Special qualifications :

Required competencies :

Preferred qualifications :

For information regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process.

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years.

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. If applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written / official disposition of any charges.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.