Correctional Nursing Assistant
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
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Location: Lubbock, TX
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Categories: Public Health
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Job Type: Full Time
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Posted: Mar 26, 2026
Job Description:
Correctional Nursing Assistant
Description
Correctional Nursing Assistant44237BR
44237BR
Position DescriptionThis position is responsible for provision of basic nursing care and services that are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or physician in a correctional institution.
Major/Essential Functions- Perform patient specific tasks. Assist with patient hygiene, change linens, repositioning, ambulating, obtaining and recording vital signs, blood sugars and weights and reports abnormals to total patient care nurse. Performs EKG's, reports change in skin integrity.
- Assist in maintenance of supplies levels. Notifies Charge Nurse of supplies needed and restocks with guidance of Charge Nurse. Monitors and rotates supplies for expiration dates.
- Assumes extra responsibilities and offers assistance in other areas. Assist nurses in emergency situations. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains and distributes the Surgery Schedule.
- Transport patients.
- Obtain all paperwork for patients scheduled for surgeries.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic and healthy environment. Checks sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature. Clean and calibrate glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
- Adheres to infection control standards. Ensures equipment is placed in designated areas and assist in cleaning equipment, break room and nurses station. Assist in cleaning patient rooms.
Required Qualifications- High School diploma.
- Completion of a nursing or medical assistant training course OR six months experience as a nursing assistant OR Completion of a Patient Care Technician Course.
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