"Correctional Nursing Asst"

Extended Job Title

Correctional Nursing Asst

Position Description

This position is responsible for provision of basic nursing care and services that are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician in a correctional institution.

Requisition ID

43755BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade

Minimum: $18.00
Maximum: $24.00

Major/Essential Functions

• Perform patient specific tasks. Assist with patient hygiene, change linens, repositioning, ambulating, obtaining and recording vital signs, blood sugars and weights. Reports abnormal vital signs to total patient care nurse. Performs EKG's, reports change in skin integrity.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic and healthy environment. Checks sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature, records and assists with feeding. Clean and calibrate glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
• Adheres to infection control standards. Ensures equipment is placed in designated areas and assist in cleaning equipment, break room and nurses station. Assist in cleaning patient rooms.
• Assumes extra responsibilities and offers assistance in other areas. Assist nurses in emergency situations.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic and healthy environment. Checks sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature. Clean and calibrate glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
• Adheres to infection control standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday Days

Work Location

Lubbock

Department

UMC Lubbock County Jail

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

High School diploma. Completion of a nursing or medical assistant training course OR six months experience as a nursing assistant OR Completion of a Patient Care Technician Course.