Resident Care Aide 6-E8

State of Michigan; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will assist physicians, physician assistants, and RNs, obtain vital signs, and support treatment procedures.

Applicants must hold a Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide (CENA) certification and a high school diploma. The shift is 1:00 PM–11:30 PM (4 days, every other weekend) with required training.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Experience requirements include Resident Care Aide levels with increasing responsibility.
• Certification as CENA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as obtaining vital signs and assisting with treatment procedures.
• Keep Physician (MP) and Registered Nurse (RN) informed of patient condition changes and response to treatment.
• Participate in comprehensive patient care within scope of practice; support exams and other duties.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CENA certification

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

The Medical Assistant provides direct care to patients in a medical care clinic. Patient care is provided through the application of policies, procedures, standards and protocols. Keeps the Medical Provider (MP) and Registered Nurse (RN) informed of patient condition changes and response to treatment. Participates in the comprehensive care of patients within the scope of their responsibility. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care such as obtaining vital signs and performing treatment procedures within their scope of practice. The Medical Assistant also assists physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical staff in the performance of patient exams and other duties. This role is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide (CENA) certification required.

This opening is for the 1PM-11:30PM shift (4 days), every other weekend.

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Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• Resident Care Aide 6 No specific type or amount is required.
• Resident Care Aide 7 One year of experience equivalent to a Resident Care Aide and successful completion of the Department's Resident Care Aide training program.
• Resident Care Aide E8 Two years of experience equivalent to a Resident Care Aide, including one year equivalent to a Resident Care Aide 7.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide (CENA) certification required.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole orprobation.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.