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Job description
Temporary Medical Assistant Position in Pueblo, ColoradoThis temporary position is located in Pueblo, Colorado, and provides medical assistance to patients housed in the dementia unit at San Carlos Correctional Facility.This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:In a clinical setting, assist patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, mouth care, dressing, toileting and clothing changes when incontinence occurs, ambulation and feeding;Obtains and records vital signs for review by staff nurse;Provide and assist with patient transfers and turning in bed;Report changes in patient skin condition and patient health care complaints to shift registered nurse;Empty catheter bags; offer fluids and record Intake and Output; apply external catheters;Talk with patients to keep oriented to person, place, and time;Respond to call lights and inmate requests for assistance;Assist with meal distribution;Change linen according to unit schedule;Assist patient with making of bed, picking up room, etc.;Perform dressing changes, soaks, finger stick blood glucose measurements, vital signs, and pulse oximetry under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse;Maintain appropriate tool and materials control and accountability;Participate in development of patient plan of care;May be required to participate in restraining an inmate primarily for medical reasons;Provide clerical assistance by answering phones, taking and forwarding accurate messages, transcribing medical orders, and medical record filing;Retrieve and enter kites in computerized kite log;Schedule inmates for sick line and chronic care visits according to facility specific scheduling guidelines;Assist with delivery of medications;Receive, verify, store and prepare return pharmaceuticals;Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of supplies.You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records.Only applicants who meet the minimum and special qualifications will be included in the comparative analysis process. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and a valid, active Nurse Aide Certification (CNA) from the State of Colorado. Special qualifications include a valid, active Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification from one of the Approved Training Entities as identified by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Worksite address
pueblo, CO, 81001, US
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