CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Job Posting : Certified Nursing Assistant, Correctional Facility

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-433729 - Certified Nursing Assistant, Correctional Facility

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

$2,185.80 - $2,737.20 per Month

Final Filing Date : 6 / 6 / 2024

Application Methods : Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II / III, Correctional Facility (CF), and the delegation and clinical direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), CF and other members of the licensed nursing team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), CF performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional health care activities for patients in a variety of treatment facilities and health care settings.

As directed and in collaboration with the nursing care team, the CNA, CF is primarily responsible for performing basic nursing care procedures, assisting patients with physical, personal care, activities of daily living, and ambulatory assistance needs.

The CNA, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the licensed nursing staff and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost effective use of health care resources.

Minimum Qualifications :

Possession of a valid Nursing Assistant Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health is required.

To obtain list eligibility for the Certifed Nursing Assistant classification, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination :

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid, CA Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts / diploma for verification.

Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing / evaluation thereafter.