Corrections Medication Aide: Patient Care & Med Safety

Utmb; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the correctional healthcare program, assisting with patient care, hygiene, feeding, and mobility within a secure facility. This role involves collecting vital signs, performing Point of Care testing, and ensuring safe, confidential care in a prison setting.

Responsibilities include documenting data, assisting with medications, and maintaining supplies and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
• Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
• Cares for patients' personal hygiene and various wound care and ostomy care.
• Assists with feeding and mobility.
• Maintains safety and privacy in a correctional environment.
• Interviews incoming patients and records information for triage and referrals.
• Maintains pharmacy and nursing medication supplies and ensures drug room security.
• Enters medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system.
• Promotes professional relationships and participates in continuing education hours.
• Shift work is required and may include standby or extended shifts.

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

UTMB Health in Texas is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the correctional healthcare program, assisting with patient care, hygiene, feeding, and mobility within a secure facility. This role involves collecting vital signs, performing Point of Care testing, and ensuring safe, confidential care in a prison setting.

Responsibilities include documenting data, assisting with medications, and maintaining supplies and records.