Certified Nursing Assistant, SWSP

Evening Day and Night Shifts Available

Correctional Facility in Bridgeton NJ

• Provide direct care to inmates under the direction of a Physician, Physician's Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Able to work different shifts as needed.
• Must be approved by the client and adhere to all client requirements.
• Handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Exhibit flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
• Entering and movement within the facility will be controlled by Correctional Officers.

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nurse Aide program.
• Current certification in New Jersey as a Nursing Assistant.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime and remain until the next shift relief arrives or other coverage can be arranged, and to stay in cases of an emergency.
• As a first responder, must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes.
• Physically able to assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).
• Typing, ability to work at varying computer workstations provided by the client in shared office environments, ability to speak clearly and write proficiently is essential.
• Extensive reading required, extended sitting is required, intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities.
• Ability to move from unit to unit within correctional facilities, frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes, and pulls.
• Manual dexterity and mobility for charting, hearing, and sight are essential.
• May be required to travel within the state and ability to implement Universal Precautions and Safety Precautions.

• Able to function in a stressful environment and relate well to the patients, security staff, and health care team members.
• A generally crisis-oriented, secure environment working with adults, some of whom exhibit aggressive, threatening, and assaultive behaviors.
• Handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Nurse must exhibit flexibility to work in a variety of settings.
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, strains.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Entering and movement within the facility will be controlled by Correctional Officers.
• Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.