Nursing Assistant III
Backed by national accrediting organizations, MTC Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality medical and dental services to men and women at our correctional and detention facilities. We value the professional and caring employees we have on the team who are dedicated to improving people’s lives. At the Otero County Processing Center, our employees strive to improve the lives of those in our care through robust educational programming, clinical care, and other resources.
Pay
$17.75 per hour
Schedule
Full-time, 12-hour NIGHT shift
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- AD&D and short-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
You'll be responsible for passing medications, filing, answering requests for information, and providing healthcare to detainees in compliance with MTC Medical and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directives.
- Receive and maintain medical supplies and store properly.
- Provide accurate documentation and inventory.
- Enter prescription information into log: create labels and Medication Administration Records.
- Ensure medical supply cart, trauma bag, the PPE room and the facility first aid kits are fully and accurately stocked at all times.
- Return medications to pharmacy.
- Submit order forms for medical and office supplies, under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician.
- Assist with maintenance of the Sick Call, Chronic Clinic and Specialty Logs.
Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent. May be a Nurse Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Assistant with appropriate certification or permit licensed to practice in New Mexico. One year of experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional setting preferred. Demonstrated competency in word processing and computer data entry. Must hold current CPR certification. Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.