Certified Nurse’s Aid \ EMT occupation at Wexford Health in Saint Charles

Wexford Health is currently interviewing Certified Nurse’s Aid \ EMT on Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:59:53 GMT. Overview: Provides basic mental health services under the Supervision of a licensed physician. Utilizes professional medical skills to meet a variety of health care needs. Interacts with a variety of health care professionals and security staff in a correctional environment. JOB RELATIONS RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing, Health Care Unit Administrator INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: Inter-relates and...

Certified Nurse’s Aid \ EMT

Location: Saint Charles, Illinois

Description: Wexford Health is currently interviewing Certified Nurse’s Aid \ EMT right now, this occupation will be reside in Illinois. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Overview:
Provides basic mental health services under the Supervision of a licensed physician. Utilizes professional medical skills to meet a variety of health care needs. Interacts with a variety of health care professionals and security staff in a correctional environment.

JOB RELATIONS RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing, Health Care Unit Administrator INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: Inter-relates and works effectively with patients, medical and nursing staff, security staff at all levels, administrative and support staff, and consulting physicians. Responsibilities: A. Perform physical assessment and examination including obtaining medical history and vital signs during medical encounters and document findings in the medical record. B. Provide treatments and procedures according to physician orders and EMT protocols. C. Assist with admission and discharge of infirmary care patients. D. Prepare patients for minor surgery. E. Supervise inmates assigned to the health unit. F. Provide screening and triage, according to written protocols, for routine sick call and emergencies with referral to professional staff for situations beyond the scope of their protocols. G. Provide daily sick call screening in confinement areas. H. Participate in quality management committees and activities. I. Perform basic life support provided the employee holds a current American Heart Association. J. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices. K. Administer or prescribe over-the-counter medications upon receipt of in-service training and special certification by the Medical Director or physician designee and the institutional pharmacist. L. Initiate intravenous infusing during a medical emergency. M. Assist patient/inmate with activities of daily living and document such care in the medical record. OTHER DUTIES

• As Required

INITIATIVE & ATTITUDE: Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc. and facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to: 1. Dress code 2. Schedule/time sheet 3. Safety and security regulations 4. Procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminars.

• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
• Approaches changes in a positive manner.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
• Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations. Qualifications:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OFFICE: Standard medical setting in a correctional facility. TRAVEL: Minimum travel required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: EMT or Paramedic, CPR EXPERIENCE: 2 years providing health support services
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:59:53 GMT

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