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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewport, VT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant training course is required.
  • Working knowledge of basic patient-care methods, procedures, and techniques is required.
  • Ability to complete routine tasks while maintaining an orderly workflow is required.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen is required.
  • Ability to pass and maintain Public Trust clearance is required when working with specific patients.
  • Ability to express thoughts logically in English, both verbally and in writing, is required.
  • Ability to use computers and typical software, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and database systems, is required.
  • Current certification in the state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic nursing care under a licensed nurse's direction, including assistance with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, and accurately documenting patient data.
  • Maintain professional behavior and prioritize workflow to complete assigned duties while following policies and procedures and promoting patient safety and confidentiality.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team, participate in staff meetings and training sessions, and notify the licensed nurse of patient concerns or issues.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of nursing procedures and use medical supplies and equipment proficiently, ensuring proper storage and cleaning.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervising nurse, including assisting with patient care in different units and participating in the orientation of new staff members.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members and correctional officers to plan and implement patient-care activities in a correctional setting.
  • After general orientation to medical-surgical and psychiatric patient-care areas, float between units as needed to ensure adequate nursing staff.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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