Medication Aide (SDSP)

pspan style="font-weight:800"span style="font-size:12pt"PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE/span/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"Job ID: 34291br /Agency: Department of Corrections – Clinical Servicesbr /Location: Sioux Falls span style="font-weight:800"br //spanSalary: $18.00 to $21.17 per hour, depending on experience, plus $5.00 night/$1.50 weekend differential and potential for overtime. (/spanThis position will work every third holiday.)br /Pay Grade: Ebr /Closing Date: Open Until Filled/pp/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v#61;bI3Hwg99jTgamp;t#61;9s" class="hyperlink has-tooltip" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v#61;bI3Hwg99jTgamp;t#61;9s/a./spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections (9 hour shifts Wednesday - Saturday) For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit /spanspan style="font-size:12pt"a href="http://doc.sd.gov/" class="hyperlink has-tooltip" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"http://doc.sd.gov/a./span/ppspan style="font-weight:800"span style="font-size:12pt"Why the Department of Corrections?/span/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference. As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience:/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes./span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans./span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals./span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals./span/li/ulp/pp/pp/ppspan style="font-weight:800"span style="font-size:12pt"What you will do:/span/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"Medication Aides are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"prepares and administers prescribed medications as allowed under the regulatory board and/or state law;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"ensures ordering and restocking of medications and supplies;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical environment through conscientious observations and sensitive item/contraband control, including counting syringes, needles, narcotics, instruments, and key control;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"operates a variety of clinical equipment dictated by the type of equipment available in the assigned work unit;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"informs supervisor of any violations of security or safety through the report writing process;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"documents in an accurate and timely manner into the electronic health record;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"preserves confidentiality;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"adheres to infection control measures;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"attends training programs as assigned, including successfully completing the Basic Training Academy and Threat Pattern Recognition self-defense course./span/li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"This position may be required to work any shift, weekend, and/or holiday./spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-weight:800"span style="font-size:12pt"Qualifications:/span/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"Possess high school diploma or equivalent;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Successful completion of a state-approved Medication Aide program./span/li/ulp/ppspan style="font-weight:800"span style="font-size:12pt"Required Competencies:/span/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"Knowledge of:/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"the principles and techniques of patient care;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"corrections and medical policies and procedures;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"care and use of medical equipment and supplies./span/li/ulp/pp/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"Ability to:/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"monitor patient behaviors, symptoms, and effects of medication;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"follow oral and written instructions;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"perform delegated tasks by physicians or licensed nurses;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and staff;/span/li/ulpConditions of Employment:/pp/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen and the candidate#39;s ability to perform the essential functions of the position./spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines – this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:/spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/pullispan style="font-size:12pt"Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;/span/lilispan style="font-size:12pt"Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions./span/li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"Additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire./span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.br /This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08./spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppispan style="font-size:12pt"Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening./span/ispan style="font-size:12pt" /spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered./spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/ppspan style="font-size:12pt"The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire./spanspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/pp/ppThe State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. a href="https://www.sd.gov/bhra?id#61;kb_article_viewamp;sysparm_article#61;KB0044654" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="has-tooltip"span style="font-size:12pt"You can view our benefits information here/span/a. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS./ppMust apply online:  span style="color:rgb( 22 , 22 , 24 );font-weight:600"a href="https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key#61;361" class="hyperlink has-tooltip" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key#61;361/abr //spanYou must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.br /South Dakota Bureau of Human Resourcesbr /Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: a href="mailto:careers@state.sd.us" style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:inherit;background-color:transparent" class="has-tooltip"careers@state.sd.us/abr /a href="http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus" style="font-size:12pt;font-weight:inherit;background-color:transparent" class="has-tooltip"http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus/abr /#34;An Equal Opportunity Employer#34;br /#LI-Onsite /pp/p