Correctional Nursing Asst

Extended Job Title

Correctional Nursing Asst

Position Description

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

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 EKGs, reports changes in skin integrity.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healthy environment. Check sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature, records, and assists with feeding. Clean and calibrate the glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
• Adheres to infection control standards. Ensures equipment is placed in designated areas and assists in cleaning equipment, the break room, and the nurses' station. Assist in cleaning patient rooms.
• Assumes extra responsibilities and offers assistance in other areas. Assist nurses in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

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