Certified Nursing Assistant - Correctional Health Services

Certified Nursing Assistant - Correctional Health Services

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $20.46 - $20.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov | 
Application Deadline – 7/13/2026

Key Responsibilities

Certified Nursing Assistant

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. This is a great opportunity to make an impact and provide quality nursing care as part of an
interdisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• 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

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.

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 – Yes
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.