Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

NURSING AIDE (CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES TECH) RIVERSIDE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY BOULDER, 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 –The Special Needs Unit (SNU) provides 24-hour nursing aide care for the medical management of offenders placed in the unit. The purpose of this position is to provide direct care and medical case management to the inmates housed in the SNU. Medical management includes: * Arranging for admission into the SNU by communicating with staff. * Assisting in activities of daily living for offenders such as transfers, bathing, feeding, etc. * Assisting nurses and physicians by doing vital signs, patient check ins, and treatments such as EKG’s. * Responding to urgent situations and uses de-escalation skills in the event of dangerous problems or emergencies both in the SNU. * Gathers and reports medical data and documents in the offender’s medical record. * Assists with filing of documents in the medical record and scheduling of off-site appointments. * Maintains inventory and equipment control by completing tracking logs and inventory control counts for tools, syringes and other medical equipment and purchase of medical supplies. Also maintains oxygen tanks and service equipment. * Provides security and safety within the confines of the institution with the focus of security responsibilities in the SNU. The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.50 per hour or 4% whichever is greater starting July 1, 2024 in accordance with HB13. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS /Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered./ * State of Montana Application * Resume * References 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 anEOE/M/F/D/V/SO(Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation) QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of job-related college or vocational training. * 1-2 years of job-related work experience. *Title: *Nursing Aide * Location: *Boulder Requisition ID: 24141386