EMT - Curry County

About the Role

Under the direction of the Staff Nurse, this position administers medications as prescribed, documents medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects, and performs routine phlebotomy services along with laboratory management functions in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer and accurately record the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Observe, record, and report symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication interactions, adverse reactions, or side effects.
• Determine and record the effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.
• Store medications safely and monitor them to ensure adequate accountability.
• Provide direct patient care, including gathering vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, food and fluid intake, and output.
• Assist patients with feeding, basic hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.
• Perform phlebotomy on the patient population.
• Conduct social and recreational activities for individual patients or small groups under the direction of nursing staff.
• Conduct observation of patients as directed after required training and approval.
• Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment.
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
• Ensure compliance with all facility and company policies, federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines, including HIPAA.
• Coordinate care closely with custody staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
• Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment.
• Demonstrate awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures, including OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and the Exposure Control Plan.
• Deliver care to patients in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required.
• Certified Nursing Aide certification required.
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
• One year of experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred.

Skills

• Problem Solver: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems, presents solutions, and acknowledges when one does not know something.
• Team Builder: Works well with others, helps build a cohesive working environment, and respects diversity.
• Communicator: Appropriately expresses observations and assessments in written and verbal forms, listens to others.
• Effective Time Management: Organizes and prioritizes work by devoting adequate time and attention to individual tasks.