Correctional Nursing Assistant

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

77d • $16 - $21

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Completion of a nursing or medical assistant training course OR six months experience as a nursing assistant OR Completion of a Patient Care Technician Course.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-specific care tasks such as assisting with hygiene, linen changes, repositioning, ambulation, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs, blood glucose levels, and weights; promptly report abnormalities to the primary nurse.
• Conduct EKGs as needed and report any changes in skin integrity or signs of pressure injury.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by checking and replacing sharps containers, monitoring refrigerator temperatures, passing ice, and assisting with patient meals.
• Clean and calibrate glucometers and report any unsafe or unsecured equipment or environmental hazards.
• Assist with supply management by restocking items under the guidance of the Charge Nurse, monitoring inventory, and rotating stock to ensure items remain within expiration dates.
• Follow infection control protocols by ensuring proper equipment storage, cleaning shared spaces such as the break room and nurses' station, and assisting with patient room cleaning.
• Take initiative in supporting the care team, including assisting nurses during emergencies and volunteering to help in other areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support efficient unit operation and high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED