Correctional Nursing Assistant
Company : wellpath
Location : South Burlington, VT, 05403
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Correctional Nursing Assistant provides direct support under the supervision of licensed nurses, assisting with patient care and medication distribution. This role is responsible for organizing and documenting keep-on-person medications, maintaining medication storage areas, and ensuring compliance with state practice acts and facility policies. The position assists providers during sick-call and chronic care appointments by recording vital signs, obtaining specimens, and performing point-of-care testing. Additional responsibilities include facilitating telehealth visits, assisting with procedures such as EKGs, managing sharps inventory, and ensuring infection control. This role requires working in a correctional facility environment and may involve travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Distribute, document, and manage keep-on-person medications in compliance with nurse supervision and state regulations.
Maintain and organize medication rooms, carts, and inventories, including supplies, equipment, and sharps.
Assist providers with clinical appointments, recording vital signs, obtaining specimens, and performing point-of-care testing.
Support patient care through telehealth facilitation, EKG assistance, and infection control practices.
Ensure accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and participation in audits, CQI activities, and compliance with HIPAA.
Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
1-year related experience in a medical environment preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Must have current CPR Certification
Licensed as a Licensed Nursing Assistant
Medication Aide Certification is preferred within the state in which services are provided
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
South Burlington offers a more community-focused environment for correctional nursing assistants, with potentially less competition than metropolitan areas. The role here often allows closer patient interaction, while larger cities may have higher caseloads but more advanced resources and specialized training opportunities.
In Vermont, aside from the required CPR and licensed nursing assistant credentials, having a medication aide certification can enhance your prospects. Some facilities, including those in South Burlington, value additional state-specific training that aligns with correctional healthcare protocols.
Strong organizational abilities to manage medications, proficiency in clinical support tasks like vital signs and specimen collection, and an ability to maintain strict compliance with healthcare regulations are critical. Interpersonal skills for compassionate care in a challenging environment are equally important.
Yes, many begin as nursing assistants and move toward licensed practical nurse or correctional registered nurse roles. Continuous skill development, certifications, and experience in correctional settings often open doors to supervisory or specialized clinical positions.
Correctional nursing assistants navigate unique challenges like medication security, infection control within confined environments, and telehealth facilitation for incarcerated patients. Their duties blend clinical care with strict adherence to correctional facility protocols not usually encountered in standard healthcare settings.
Wellpath invests in ongoing education and clinical resources specifically designed for correctional healthcare. This includes training in medication management, infection control, telehealth facilitation, and emergency response, all aimed at equipping nursing assistants for the unique demands of correctional environments.
Wellpath offers comprehensive perks like daily pay, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, fitness memberships, and financial wellness resources. These benefits foster a balanced lifestyle and mental health support, recognizing the demanding nature of correctional healthcare roles.
Correctional Nursing Assistants in South Burlington typically earn between $36,000 and $44,000 annually, reflecting regional cost of living and job complexity. Additional certifications and experience can influence compensation within this competitive healthcare niche.
Wellpath’s mission-driven culture emphasizes serving vulnerable populations with compassion, which may demand heightened emotional resilience and adaptability. Their focus on innovation and collaboration also means nursing assistants engage with advanced clinical tools and telehealth more frequently than some other agencies.
At Wellpath, correctional nursing assistants often facilitate telehealth visits and assist with point-of-care testing and EKGs, leveraging technology to deliver care efficiently within secure environments. This tech integration enhances patient access while maintaining strict safety protocols.