Nursing Assistant III - Correctional Health (Day Shift)

Management & Training Corporation; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, and prescrip…

Life, accidental death and dismember…

Short-term and long-term disability…

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates medical services at the IAH Detention Center in Livingston, Texas. The Medical Assistant team supports clinical staff by recording vitals, preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and maintaining accurate records in a secure environment.

Full-time day shift, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program recognized by the state of Texas.
• CPR certification required.
• Current registration or Certification must be kept on file with administrative staff at facility. Valid driver’s license in the State of Texas with an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating movement of detainees to and from different areas for medical treatment.
• Take and record vital signs and medical history of assigned detainees.
• Prepare detainees for examinations and assist nurse or provider during examination.
• Work efficiently to ensure providers have seamless flow of patients, and supplies, charts and equipment are readily available.
• Explain treatment procedures to detainees; provide education on condition, treatment or treatment plan.
• Properly chart medical care consistent with scope of practice and ensure completeness and accuracy of entries.
• Administer oral medications.
• Provide assistance to Infirmary detainees as instructed, and accurately enter treatment provided in medical record.
• Perform complex and technical procedures under nursing supervision, such as unsterile dressing changes, superficial wound care, performing urine and finger stick glucose tests.
• Set up and operate therapeutic equipment; instruct and supervise detainees in various therapies.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe, comfortable facility environment; obtain and store medical supplies; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Ensure supply security, replace facility working stock, maintain the upkeep of facility supply room and medical equipment, and maintain inventory PAR levels.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA laws.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management techniques.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR certification

Texas driver's license

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates medical services at the IAH Detention Center in Livingston, Texas. The Medical Assistant team supports clinical staff by recording vitals, preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and maintaining accurate records in a secure environment.

Full-time day shift, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a correctional setting.