Correctional Nursing Asst - Lubbock
2 days ago
Job description
This position is responsible for provision of basic nursing care and services that are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician in a correctional institution.- Perform patient specific tasks. Assist with patient hygiene, change linens, repositioning, ambulating, obtaining and recording vital signs, blood sugars and weights. Reports abnormal vital signs to total patient care nurse. Performs EKG's, reports change in skin integrity.
- Maintain safe, therapeutic and healthy environment. Checks sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature, records and assists with feeding. Clean and calibrate glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
- Adheres to infection control standards. Ensures equipment is placed in designated areas and assist in cleaning equipment, break room and nurses station. Assist in cleaning patient rooms..
- Assumes extra responsibilities and offers assistance in other areas. Assist nurses in emergency situations.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic and healthy environment. Checks sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature. Clean and calibrate glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
- Adheres to infection control standards.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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