Entry-Level Patient Care Tech in Corrections

Socket.dev; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas within correctional facilities. You will collect vital signs, assist with daily living activities, maintain privacy, uphold infection control, and support a safe environment under nursing supervision.

This role requires completion of an approved nursing assistant/medical program or equivalent experience, plus current BLS-HP certification and compliance with security

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the listed technical programs or two years of direct patient care experience.
• Current BLS-HP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
• Performs and reports POCT.
• Assists with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Provides for patients' personal hygiene and feeding.
• Ensures patient safety and assists with mobility and restraints as needed.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; adheres to infection control measures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs collection

Infection control

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide training

2 years direct patient care experience

Nursing School (first semester with clinical concepts)

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas within correctional facilities. You will collect vital signs, assist with daily living activities, maintain privacy, uphold infection control, and support a safe environment under nursing supervision.

This role requires completion of an approved nursing assistant/medical program or equivalent experience, plus current BLS-HP certification and compliance with security