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Job Description
Correctional Nursing Assistant
40660BR
40660BR
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.
Major/Essential Functions- Perform patient-specific care tasks such as assisting with hygiene, linen changes, repositioning, ambulation, and feeding. Measure and record vital signs, blood glucose levels, and weights; promptly report abnormalities to the primary nurse.
- Conduct EKGs as needed and report any changes in skin integrity or signs of pressure injury.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by checking and replacing sharps containers, monitoring refrigerator temperatures, passing ice, and assisting with patient meals. Clean and calibrate glucometers and report any unsafe or unsecured equipment or environmental hazards.
- Assist with supply management by restocking items under the guidance of the Charge Nurse, monitoring inventory, and rotating stock to ensure items remain within expiration dates.
- Follow infection control protocols by ensuring proper equipment storage, cleaning shared spaces such as the break room and nurses' station, and assisting with patient room cleaning.
- Take initiative in supporting the care team, including assisting nurses during emergencies and volunteering to help in other areas as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support efficient unit operation and high-quality patient care.
Required Qualifications- High School diploma.
- Completion of a nursing assistant training course OR Six months experience as a nursing assistant OR Completion of a Patient Care Technician Course
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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