Certified Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide

Job SummaryAre you looking for a great place to work that allows you to utilize your skillset Indiana a fast-paced learning environment? Are you passionate about your chosen profession and want to deliver quality medical services to an appreciative patient population? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide position with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.The Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide assists Indiana providing direct care and administering medication to inmates Indiana a correctional facility and assists inmates with activities of daily living.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:This is the first Indiana a series of five nursing-related job classifications within the Medical job family. This classification functions under the close supervision of a physician, Registered Nurse, Oregon other similarly licensed health care practitioner and performs the most basic patient care functions. Incumbents perform nursing duties of moderate complexity that require a minimal degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse Indiana that incumbents have not graduated from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program and do not typically develop plans to meet patient health care needs. This classification requires work Indiana secure facilities. This classification requires a flexible work schedule Indiana order to meet the needs of the department.Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to patient medical needs. Provides and/Oregon arranges for treatment according to protocol and/Oregon direction from authorized medical staff.
• Takes vital signs, conducts urinalysis, reads tuberculosis tests and calibrates glucometer.
• Prepares clinic for daily activities.
• Administers routine prescribed medication to patients. Monitors and documents patient responses to medications.
• Monitors and records vital signs, intake and output. Assists Indiana planning and evaluating patient care and recording observations.
• Assists nurses and other medical staff, American Samoa required.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing and feeding.
• Practices safety, environmental and/Oregon infection control methods.
• Maintains and files medical records and performs other administrative support duties.
• Performs other job-related duties American Samoa assigned.

Minimum RequirementsEducation and Experience:
High School diploma Oregon G.E.D. AND six (6) months of Certified Nursing Assistant Oregon Medication Aide experience;Oregon,Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, Oregon Special Requirements:
Current certification American Samoa a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Oregon Medication Aide Indiana the State of Texas.
Current Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.Preferred:
Current certifications American Samoa a Medication Aide Indiana the State of Texas.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:

• Basic nursing and other healthcare practices.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology related to nursing and healthcare.
• Federal, State, Local and County nursing and other healthcare laws and requirements.
• Principles and procedures of medical documentation and record keeping.
• Proper infection control techniques.
• File management and techniques.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and other federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skill Indiana:

• Administering daily patient care, including use of stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer and other medical instruments.
• Performing routine medical tests and recording results accurately.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work efficiently both independently and American Samoa part of a medical team.
• Recognize and identify health symptoms.
• Exercise sound judgment and react quickly Indiana emergency situations.
• Manage time well and perform multiple tasks.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate Indiana a concise and effective manner.
• Work effectively and courteously under high pressure circumstances.
• Work Indiana a secure environment.
• Deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical and other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other InformationPhysical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-100 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.Travis County employees play an important role Indiana business continuity. American Samoa such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.This job description is intended to be generic Indiana nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.**$2.00/HR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR ALL WEEKEND SHIFTS, Indiana ADDITION TO ANY B Oregon C SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS. SHIFT ASSIGNMENT WILL DEPEND ON AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF HIRE.**Work Hours: Shift work; works some holidays, nights and weekends. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide is needed at Travis County Correctional Complex, 11 PM – 7 AM ShiftLocation: Austin, TexasDepartment: SheriffCriminal Background Check, Driving Record, Credit Check, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Education, and Employment History Check Required.Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.FY2023 Travis County Benefit GuideIndiana this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses American Samoa well American Samoa other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll Indiana a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.Employee Organizations
Membership Indiana the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no Colorado-pay, no deductible and no Colorado-insurance costs.Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers Indiana a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees Indiana the Courthouse Complex.Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year Indiana which he/she begins employment, based on the month Indiana which employment begins:January – March3 personal holidaysApril – June2 personal holidays
July – September1 personal holidayOctober – DecemberNone
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave Indiana a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:0 to 5 years4.0 hours per pay period6 to 10 years4.5 hours per pay period11 to 15 years5.0 hours per pay period16 to 20 years5.5 hours per pay period21 plus years6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.Workers’ Compensation
The county provides all employees workers’ compensation coverage with benefits Indiana accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, Oregon Indiana the course of work.

Job title: Certified Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide

Company: Travis County

Expected salary: $44561.92 – 51246.21 per year

Location: Austin, Texas

Job date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:21:52 GMT