Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

REQUIRED: Please upload your Certified Medication Aide license.

Basic Purpose :

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution, or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, transporting lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, delivering medications, and ordering or receiving supplies.

Typical Functions :

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
• Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
• Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
• Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
• Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients and performs other related tasks.
• Tracks and orders patient medications.

Level Descriptor :

Level I

This is the basic level where employees function as Certified Medication Aides and provide care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.

Level II

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institutional or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such

as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies :

Level I

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability is required to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Level II

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing; of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.

Education and Experience :

Level I

Education and experience required at this level is Certified Medication Aide licensure.

Level II

Education and experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care and Certified Medication Aide licensure.

Special Requirements :

The Department of Corrections has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description:

John Lilley Correctional Center/Medical

Equal Opportunity Employment

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