Patient Care Assistant II

State of Oklahoma; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a Patient Care Assistant II for the Chief James Smith Correctional Center, providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care under supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, charting and patient escorting in a secure facility. Requires CMA/CNA certifications and relevant experience as described in the Level II criteria.

Qualifications

• Level II requires one year of patient care experience.
• Current CMA certification in good standing required for all levels.
• CNA certification required for Level I and Level II.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Chart observations and report changes to supervisors.
• Escort patients to destinations and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Order, receive and store supplies; perform basic clerical tasks.
• Assist in follow-up activities and scheduling of appointments.
• Assist in recruitment of at-risk individuals for health services.

Skills

English language

Observations recording

Communication skills

Basic nursing skills

Education

Level II: one year patient care experience

Tools

CMA certification

CNA certification

Job description

Job Title

Patient Care Assistant II

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Medical/RRCC

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

• Level I: $41,600.00- this salary is non-negotiable.


• Level II: $45,760.00- this salary is non-negotiable.

Location

Chief James Smith Correctional Center / Medical

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

Typical Functions

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.


• Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.


• Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.


• Escorts patients to and from various destinations.


• Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.


• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.


• Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.


• Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.

Level Descriptor

Level I
This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.

Level II
This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

Level I
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Level II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology.
Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.

Education And Experience

Level I
Education And Experience Required At This Level Is None.

Level II
Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.

Special Requirements

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family.
It is also required that Level I and II staff hold a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide certification, while Level III requires certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
The Department of Corrections has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. §427.8.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Work Arrangement

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.