Multnomah County Health Department is seeking experienced Certified Nursing Assistants-Medication Aides to serve in the Corrections Health Unit. There are currently (12) openings, to be filled immediately. The announcement will remain open until an adequate pool of applicants is established. Corrections Health operates in coordination with the Health Department, Sheriffs office, the jails staff, and deputies. Corrections Health staff provide health care services for inmates in the Counties two jail facilities and juvenile detention home. The Certified Nursing Assistant-Medication Aide ( CNA -MA) provides direct patient care. Administers prescribed routine medications to inmates and clients as assigned by professional nursing staff. Stocks, prepares and administers medications and supplies in the correctional medical areas. Verifies, identifies and records all medications being used by patients; coordinates with the security staff for timing of medication interventions and rounds; maintains a sufficient drug inventory to ensure adequate supplies. Completes patient health history; assists with physical examinations; collects and records physical information such as height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and similar vital signs; completes pain scale with patients; collects specimens as required. Consults with Registered Nurse or Nursing Supervisor for current medication and physical status of patients; implements treatments or special procedures as directed by an RN or Physician. Treatments may include performing prescribed tests, vision screening, EKGs, and nebulizer treatments. Records, reviews and tracks medical records and health data; maintains client confidentiality; documents medical care and follow-up; regularly transmits inmate/patient information to appropriate health care staff and reports to the team routine and unexpected findings from examinations, patient complaints, medical rounds and history taking. Helps patients understand basic health information to manage their health care needs; provides health information to patients about health maintenance and disease prevention; observes self-care routines. The Health Department values cultural competence; ongoing quality improvement; utilization of best practices; developing and maintaining a highly qualified and competent work force; fiscal responsibility; optimally coordinated services and safely protecting patients and staff. |
Experience: Six months of experience working in health care with patients in a nursing supervised position.
Training: Graduation from a Certified Nursing Assistant program and successful completion of a Medication Aide certification program.
Licenses/Certificates: A current, valid Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) license at the time of appointment; a current CPR certification; and a valid Oregon Certified Medication Aide ( CMA ) certificate will be required at the time of appointment. Background Check: Ability to pass the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office criminal background check. |
