What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant HSA position at Lasalle Corrections?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Render first aid treatment and assist the physician in treating serious accidents or illnesses.
Treat minor injuries and illnesses according to physician instructions or nursing protocols and maintain health records.
Clean and dress wounds, operate emergency equipment and provide follow-up nursing care as required.
Prepare and administer specified medications and drugs and assist in developing programs to prevent or control diseases and accidents.
Monitor inmates restricted to bed reset or medical observation.
Conduct cursory medical exams during inmates’ first 24 hours on site.
Conduct designated health services special programs as assigned.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Ensure all reports and statistics are kept and properly reported.
Assist in hiring and training employees, perform evaluations and counseling, ensure personnel responsibilities are met for designated shift.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:
Supervisory and administrative skills are essential.
Knowledge of medical procedures and evaluative processes.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of medical equipment.
Ability to follow instructions from Nursing Protocols, Procedure Manuals, physician or extender orders.
Ability to establish and maintain health records. Skill in relating to demanding patients in stressful situations.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of approved School of Nursing and current license approved by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
One year of nursing experience required, preferably in a supervisory capacity in a correctional facility.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.
Continuous sitting for up to 2-3 hours
Continuous periods of walking and standing for 4 or more hours per shift
Occasional climbing stairs up to 3 times per shift
Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift
Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs periodically and lifting up to 50-100 lbs rarely
Frequently working on computers/tablets throughout the shift
Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting
Compensation: Starting at $62,000/yr - commensurate with education and experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $62,000
