Correctional EMT: Med Admin, Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Roadrunner Health Services; Lordsburg (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadrunner Health Services is seeking a competent staff nurse assistant to administer medications, perform basic phlebotomy, and provide direct patient care in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include documenting medication effects, vital signs, feeding support, and ensuring safety and privacy under HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Medical Aide and CNA certifications, CPR, and TB documentation, with preference for 1 year of acute care or correctional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required
• Certified Nursing Aide certification required
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• One Year experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by multidisciplinary team
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Company and applicable state/federal regulations
• Observes, records, and reports to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of patients that could be related to medication interactions, adverse reactions, or medication side effects
• Determines and records the effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner and monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability
• Provide direct patient care to include gathering vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake, and output
• Perform and assist patients with feeding, basic hygiene care, and other activities of daily living
• Perform phlebotomy on patient population
• Conduct social and recreational activities for individual patients or small group under direction of nursing staff
• Conduct observation of patients as directed after required training and approval
• Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment as directed
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA
• Coordinate care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of Centurion, including OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Centurion's Exposure Control Plan
• Deliver care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Vital signs assessment

Patient care

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Aide certification

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

TB documentation

One year acute care or correctional setting experience preferred

Job description

Roadrunner Health Services is seeking a competent staff nurse assistant to administer medications, perform basic phlebotomy, and provide direct patient care in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include documenting medication effects, vital signs, feeding support, and ensuring safety and privacy under HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Medical Aide and CNA certifications, CPR, and TB documentation, with preference for 1 year of acute care or correctional