Health Services Specialist II - Nurse/Paramedic - Jail Health

Denton County•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Specialist II performs basic and intermediate medical procedures and specialized detention work in the care and security of inmates to ensure their constitutional rights and welfare are safeguarded in the County Jail or Juvenile Detention Center. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls or requests, performing medical screenings, performing patient chart documentation duties, and distributing medications as prescribed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Must be a United States citizen.
High School Diploma or GED required and certification as a Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse required; or, High School Diploma or GED required and certification as a Medical Assistant or current Emergency Medical Technician certification and a minimum of three years of experience in a related field.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Nurses and paramedics are preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs medical procedures on inmates including clinical assessments, specimen collection, disbursing medications, and referring to the mid-level provider or doctor if necessary.
Performs point-of-care diagnostic testing on inmates to determine health status.
Performs medical screenings on inmates and charts all findings; maintains files and records as needed; creates patient charts and charts documentation of orders and actions taken.
Assists and consults providers for necessary medical information as needed.
Ensures that the infirmary is kept clean and neat; ensures that all medical equipment is in proper working order.
Performs administrative duties of the department, including sending and receiving information such as medical records, inventorying supplies, speaking with concerned family members, and any other duties requested.
Screens or previews incoming phone calls and provides information compliant with department policy and procedures, or refers callers to appropriate personnel or agencies; records and routes messages for department personnel when necessary.
Administers injections, infusions, and immunizations.
Provides wound care.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.