Job Title – Correctional Certified Nursing Assistant
Pay – This role offers a fixed compensation rate of $18.00 per hour
Location: Columbia, SC 29210

Position Summary
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a correctional facility supports nursing staff in delivering basic patient care to an incarcerated population within a secure environment. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, observing and reporting changes in condition, and maintaining a clean and safe care setting. CNAs work under the supervision of an RN or LPN while adhering to strict safety, security, and confidentiality protocols. The overall purpose of the role is to support patient health and hygiene, contribute to continuity of care, and help maintain the safe and orderly operation of the facility.

Key Duties
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility support
• Take and record vital signs, monitor patient condition, and promptly report changes to nursing staff
• Support intake processes and sick call by preparing patients and ensuring exam areas are ready
• Maintain a clean, safe environment while following infection control, safety, and security protocols
Skills
• Strong patient care and observation skills, including accurate vital signs and recognizing changes in condition
• Security awareness and ability to maintain professional boundaries in a controlled, high-risk environment
• Clear communication and teamwork with nursing staff, providers, and custody personnel
• Emotional resilience and de-escalation skills when working with diverse and challenging populations

Responsibilities
• Shift details: Day and Night shift openings! 6am-7pm, 6pm-7am, every other weekend required
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Three 13 hour shifts with 30 minute unpaid lunch
• Contract length: 13 week Contract

Requirements
• Must have at least 1 year Recent CNA Experience
• Must have South Carolina CNA License
• AHA or American Red Cross BLS required
• TB test within the last year

Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs