Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.

Please note: An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background
check and pre-employment drug testing, and a Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) background screening.

Provide care to inmate patients at the Utah State Correctional Facility
Provide assistance with activities of daily living
Perform vital signs and laboratory point-of-care testing
Provide care as supervised by a Registered Nurse
Supplemental Information

Must have current Certification of Nursing Assistant (CNA). Utah Administrative Rules R432-45
Requires considerable & strenuous physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, recurring lifting. Must be able to life and carry over 50 pounds.
Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack.
Qualifications

Minimum or “day-one” qualifications:

Current and unrestricted certification as a certified nursing assistant.
Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

Basic Life Support Certification
About the Role

Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – B – Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency
For more information on Correctional Health Services, please visit our website.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.