Columbia, South Carolina

Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.): Juvenile Corrections

MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is currently recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for full-time and part-time positions at two state-operated juvenile correctional facilities in Columbia, South Carolina, including a short-term pre-trial detention facility and a long-term commitment facility for convicted juveniles.

These positions provide premium hourly pay (W-2 wages paid weekly), are highly competitive, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment in accordance with the specified schedule.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Job Details:

Facility Type: Short-term, pre-trial detention facility

  • Full-time, five 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)

Facility Type: Long-term commitment facility

  • Weekdays and weekends (3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Primary Job Duties:

  • Administering and documenting medications and usage
  • Maintaining medication carts, inventories, and records
  • Assisting with medication passes
  • Taking and recording vital signs
  • Assisting with medical intake screenings
  • Observing patients for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes

Job Benefits for Full-Time Positions

  • Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, are available to full-time employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan (with company match) is available to full-time employees

Certification and Credentials Requirements:

  • Current South Carolina CNA license
  • One year of nursing experience preferred
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification – American Heart Association
  • Current PPD

Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check. Applicants with criminal activity charges may not be considered.

About MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings.

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