Correctional Nursing Assistant job at Texas Tech University in Lubbock

Texas Tech University is in need of Correctional Nursing Assistant on Fri, 31 May 2013 20:07:52 GMT. This position is responsible for provision of basic nursing care and services which are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel instruments or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear...

Correctional Nursing Assistant

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Description: Texas Tech University is in need of Correctional Nursing Assistant right now, this job will be depute in Texas. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. This position is responsible for provision of basic nursing care and services which are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician. While performing the duties of t! his job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel instruments or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Work is performed under clinic conditions in a correctional institution; has a high degree of contact with offender/patients and other clinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

Perform Patient specific tasks. Assist with patient hygiene, change linens, repositioning, ambulating, obtaining and recording vital signs, blood sugars and weights and reports abnormals 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.

Assist in maintenance of supplies leve! ls. Notifies Charge Nurse of supplies needed and restocks with! guidance of Charge Nurse. Monitors and rotates supplies for expiration dates.

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.

Supports the Service Plus Philosophy of TTUHSC . Adheres to institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality.

Occasional Duties

Assumes extra responsibilities and offers assistance in other areas. Assist nurses in emergency situations. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High School diploma. Completion of a nursing or medical assistant training course or six months experience as a nursing assistant. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group s! ituations to patients and other employees of the organization. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Security Sensitive?
Yes

Security Level (TTU only)

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

If yes, are select agents used in this laboratory?

Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly (Non-Exempt)

Job Type
Full Time

Campus/Unit
Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC)

Work Location
Lubbock

Zip Code
79404

Job Open Date
05/31/2013

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Physical Demands

Time requirements per shift:
Stand, walk, manual dexterity, reach w/hands and arms, talk and hear, taste and smell, lift up to 10 lbs > 2/3

Climb, balance, lift up to 25 lbs 1/3 â€" 2/3

Sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift up to 50 lbs 20 feet with the ability to adjust focus, judge distances and spatial relationships, and identify and distinguish colors.

Little to no exposure to inclement weather, extreme heat or cold, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, or vibration.

Moderate noise level.

Salary Grade
506

Hourly Pay Range
13.21

Monthly Pay Range
2290

Internal Candidates Only?
No

Internal Cand Open Date

Internal Cand Closing Date

EEO Statement:
The entities! of Texas Tech University System are Equal Opportunity employers and are in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21), Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, and employs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

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http://jobs.texastech.edu: 80/postings/54539
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