NURSING AIDE (CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES TECH)
MONTANA STATE PRISON
DEER LODGE, MT
MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.
If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
JOB OVERVIEW – Health Services provides 24-hour nursing aide care for the medical management of offenders. The purpose of this position is to provide direct care and medical case management to the inmates placed in medical care. Medical management includes:
Arranging for admission into medical areas and communicating with staff.
Assisting in activities of daily living for offenders such as transfers (including use of mechanical lifts), bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, etc.
Assisting nurses and physicians by doing vital signs, patient check ins, and treatments such as EKG’s.
Recording patient care in an EHR system, including vital signs, food and liquid intake, urinary and fecal output, ADL cares, etc.
Assist in maintaining inventory and equipment control by completing tracking logs and inventory control counts for tools, syringes and other medical equipment and purchase of medical supplies. Assist in maintaining oxygen tanks and service equipment.
Provides security and safety within the confines of the institution.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.
State of Montana Application
Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT.
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.
BENEFITS
Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
NOTICES
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.
Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.
The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation).
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years of job related experience.
May be certified in Basic Life Safety.
Graduation from a Nursing Training Program is preferred but not required.
Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
