
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Corrections - Day Shift in Dillwyn, VA
Job Description
We’re living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn’t you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we’re looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant for a Corrections contract assignment.
Job Title: CNA: Corrections
Location: Dillwyn, Virginia
Setting: State Prison
Pay Range: Up to $900 weekly
Schedule: Days, 40-hours per week, Tuesday-Friday, 8a-6:30p
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Candidate Type: Local and traveler friendly
Requirements:
• 1 years of experience as a CNA
• Qualified applicants MUST have at least 1 years of experience in the correctional setting
• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Be willing to obtain VA licensure
Why Choose American Medical Staffing?
• Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
• Wellness PTO: Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits
• Working Advantage: Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount: 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support: Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.
Responsibilities
As a healthcare professional in a Corrections facility, you’ll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include:
• Support licensed nursing staff (RNs, LPNs) by assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), ensuring inmate-patients receive essential hygiene, mobility, and nutritional care in a secure correctional setting.
• Perform routine patient monitoring, including vital signs, intake/output documentation, and reporting changes in inmate conditions—helping to maintain safety and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records using EMR systems in compliance with facility protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment—providing care that truly matters.
Apply now to take the next step in your journey.
American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.
Job Details
Employment Type
PRN
Required License
CNA (Certified Nurse Administrator)
Work Setting
Corrections
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About Virginia Department of Corrections
Virginia Department of Corrections is a model correctional agency that manages secure facilities and probation and parole offices to provide care and supervision for inmates under state custody. They promote public safety in the Commonwealth by providing care and re-entry services to sentenced men and women, upholding the highest professional standards and excellence in public service.



