Patient Care Assistant Level I and II
Medical/Oklahoma State Penitentiary, McAlester
Recruitment #180511-Y10A-H07
| Department | Department of Corrections |
|---|---|
| County Location |
Pittsburg OK
|
| Date Opened | 5/11/2018 08:00:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 10/9/2019 4:59:00 PM |
| Salary | Salary is listed in the introduction section. |
| Full or Part Time |
Full-Time
|
Introduction
Medical/Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide required.
Salary:
$2,332.16 - $2,621.92 monthly – Level I
$2,719.09 - $2,884.25 monthly – Level II
This position may be filled at the alternate hiring level of Level II, depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.
STATE EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
BASIC PURPOSE
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
The Patient Care Assistant job family has three levels which are distinguished based on the level of skill required, responsibility and complexity of specific assignments, and the responsibility for providing leadership to others.
Level I:
This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.
Level II:
This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I:
Education and Experience required at this level is none.
Level II:
Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Some positions may require the possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and/or possession of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Drivers License at the time of appointment.
Some agencies may require the translation of health information for non-English speaking clients.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family.
NOTES
Please read instructions carefully and include all required documents when you submit your application.
No additional information will be accepted after the application has been submitted.
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