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UTMB Health lists this Certified Medication Aide - Estelle - CMC opportunity in huntsville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Medication Aide - Estelle - CMC
nHuntsville, Texas, United States
nPatient Care
nUTMB Health
nRequisition #
nThe mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
nJOB SUMMARY :
nTo provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
nnnProvides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
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nnParticipates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given.
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nnPerforms admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
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nnUsing the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
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nnDemonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.
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nnDelivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care.
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nnNotifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
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nnFollows physicians orders in the deliver of nursing care.
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nnMaintains patients privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
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nnSafely and properly administers medications and treatments.
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nnExecutes written physicians orders for assigned patients.
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nnAssembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments.
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nnAdheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care.
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nnDocuments nursing care in all assigned patient records.
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nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
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nnPerforms related duties as required.
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n nEQUIPMENT :
nStandard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.
nWORK ENVIRONMENT :
nLocated within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
nREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
nGraduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. No experience required.
nCurrent BLS-HP required.
nSalary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
nCompensation
Worksite address
huntsville, TX, 77344, US
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