BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: October 18, 2004
Collective Bargaining Identification: R18
Job Analysis Conducted By: Xina Bolden, Personnel Examining Analyst, Office of Workforce Planning and Selection
Number of Incumbents: There are 7 incumbents in this classification per Department of Corrections Filled/Vacant Position Report dated October 2004.
EDITED TASK LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.
Task Statements:
1. Supervise staff in the performance of searching inmates person or activity rooms for drugs, contraband, and weapons to ensure the safety of other inmate/patients and staff, using custody staff, personal knowledge, training, Universal Precautions, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
2. Supervise staff monitoring facility areas (i.e. Psychiatric Services Unit, Enhanced Out Patient, Treatment Center, Mental Health Building, Administrative Segregation Unit, etc.) to identify security breaches and contraband (i.e. weapons, unlocked gates, keys are secure, tools and equipment are accounted for, individual holding cells are locked, food ports are locked, etc.) that could lead to the escape of a patient/inmate to ensure the safety of other inmates and staff, using custody/health care staff, personal knowledge, training, Universal Precautions, DOM, regulatory requirements, etc. on a daily basis.
3. Supervise staff observing patient/inmate behavior that may lead to injury, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts to ensure the safety of self, staff and inmate/patients using personal knowledge, training, custody staff, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. on a daily basis.
4. Supervise staff working with other disciplines (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Registered Nurses, Medical Technical Assistants, Social Workers, Custody staff, etc.) as part of the treatment team to provide an individualized treatment program for the patient/inmate using professional knowledge, training, policies, procedures, Title 22, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
5. Supervise staff performing nursing procedures such as administering medications, treatments, and medical procedures, including oral medications, hypodermic injections/vital signs, transcribing of physicians orders (i.e. written, verbal, telephone order, etc.) and document as appropriate, to ensure continuity of delivery and quality of health care treatment to inmate/patients, using knowledge, training, Universal Precautions, departmental regulations, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
6. Supervise staff administering first aid (i.e. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, wound management, etc.) as needed to inmates/patients or staff, to preserve life and reduce trauma, using knowledge, training, Universal Precautions, departmental regulations, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
7. Supervise staff in maintaining a clean and safe, workplace to ensure a therapeutic environment for patients/inmates and staff in compliance of policy and procedures, using training, personal knowledge, departmental regulations, Universal Precautions, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
8. Supervise staffs interaction with inmate/patients to ensure professional mental health principles are applied to create therapeutic relationship boundaries in compliance with policies and procedures using knowledge, training, custody staff, departmental regulations, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
9. Supervise staff participating in on/off-the-unit groups and individual program activities for patients/inmates to enhance continuity of care and ensure compliance with Individual Treatment Team plans, using personal knowledge, training, departmental regulations, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
10. Supervise staffs performances of daily duties to ensure that safe work practices are followed (i.e. gates are locked, keys are secure, all tools and equipment are accounted for, wear safety equipment (e.g. personal alarm, safety vest, whistle, etc.) and to prevent injuries to staff and inmates/patients using knowledge, training, departmental regulations, Universal Precautions, custody staff, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, etc. on a daily basis.
11. Supervise staff in the ordering of supplies from institutional/contractual vendors to ensure supplies are ordered as needed to enable staff to perform job duties and maintain a safe working environment per policy and procedures, using knowledge, custody staff, departmental regulations, policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, purchase requisitions, etc. as needed.
12. Supervise staffs documentation of records (i.e. patient charts, nursing logs, etc.) to ensure the accuracy of documentation meets regulatory requirements, using knowledge, training, policy, procedures, departmental regulations, regulatory requirements, etc. as needed.
13. Perform staff Probationary Evaluation/Individual Development Plan reports based on degree of competency in performing specific job functions to ensure employee meets or exceeds expected standards, to foster employee growth, and identify areas of deficiency using performance guidelines, knowledge, training, policy, procedures, departmental regulations, duty statements, job descriptions, etc. as needed.
14. Conduct staff meetings to inform staff of changes/updates, address needs and problems and maintain open communication, etc. using training, knowledge, meeting agendas, departmental memorandums, training packets, etc. as needed.
15. Scheduling of Psychiatric Technicians daily assignments to ensure uniform nursing coverage, continuity of care, and required staff training using nursing requirements, regulatory requirements, bargaining unit agreements, mandates, departmental regulations, policy, procedures, etc. on a daily basis.
16. Administers disciplinary action on staff (i.e. Letters of Instruction, Progressive Discipline, verbal, written, etc.) to ensure staff compliance with standards of care, and policy and procedures, using knowledge, training, performance evaluations, departmental regulations, etc. as needed.
Tasks highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
EDITED KSAPC LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.
Knowledge of:
K1. Basic knowledge of custody procedures and public and property protection policies to ensure safety and security of self, staff and inmates in a correctional setting.
K2. Basic knowledge of fundamentals of nursing care, (i.e., general behavioral and psychiatric procedures, patient/inmate behavior, mental health principles and techniques, etc.) involved in the care of individual or groups of inmate/patients requiring mental health treatment in a correctional setting to ensure continuity of care and safety and security.
K3. Basic knowledge of fundamentals of nursing care, (i.e., general behavioral and psychiatric procedures, patient/inmate behavior, mental health principles and techniques, etc.) involved in the care of individual or groups of inmate/patients requiring mental health treatment in a correctional setting to ensure continuity of care and safety and security.
K4. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, to facilitate communication between health care professionals and provide adequate documentation (i.e. procedure, symptoms, etc.) ensuring continuity of care for the institution/health care facility, etc. in a correctional setting.
K5. Basic knowledge of pharmacology necessary for the delivery of nursing care to meet the medical and psychological needs of the inmate/patients in a correctional setting.
K6. Basic knowledge of health care procedures for medical and mental health care facilities (i.e., patient care, policies and procedures, etc.) to provide effective supervision to staff, ensure quality and continuity care for inmate/patients, safety and security for self, staff inmate/patients, etc. in a correctional setting.
K7. Basic knowledge of supervisory principles and practices in patient management to enable staff supervision, ensure quality inmate/patient care, provide continuity of care, safety, security, etc. in a correctional setting.
K8. Basic knowledge of departmental objectives and supervisory role in meeting equal employment opportunities goals to ensure nondiscrimination in the workplace.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Skill to:
S1. Skill to apply basic nursing knowledge, to ensure delivery of quality inmate/patient care in a correctional setting.
S2. Skill to establish effective professional therapeutic relationships with patients/inmates to ensure delivery of quality care in a correctional setting.
S3. Skill to identify symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention for inmate/patients to ensure delivery of quality care, diagnosis, etc. in a correctional setting.
S4. Skill to work with a treatment team to develop individualized treatment plan programs (i.e., occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy) for patients/inmates in a correctional setting.
S5. Skill to keep appropriate records (i.e., staff schedules, group schedules, assignment records, special assignments, etc.) to ensure clear and concise record keeping and to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
S6. Skill to develop clear and concise reports (i.e., 602 -Inmate Appeal Response, 128c – Informational Chrono, Special Incident Report, 7219 – Special Incident Report, Individual development Plans, Probationary Reports, etc.) pertaining to inmate/patients or staff to ensure confidentiality, timeliness, accuracy, comply with laws, rules and regulations, meet departmental policies and procedures, complete work assignments, etc.
S7. Skill to supervise a group of nursing staff in the professional development of work and delivery of health services, to ensure continuity of inmate/patient care, safety and security of self, staff, and inmate/patients, etc. in a correctional setting.
S8. Skill to follow directions in an appropriate professional manner to ensure security, compliance to policy and procedures, and continuity in the delivery of health care services in a correctional setting.
S9. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to ensure effective communication with staff and inmate/patients, compliance to policy and procedures and regulatory requirements, etc and to Develop and maintain a professional working relationship and appropriate attitude toward staff in a correctional setting to ensure a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Ability to:
A1. Ability to apply sound judgment for situations, think and act quickly in emergencies, including the protection of persons and property to ensure security and the safety of self, staff and inmate/patients in a correctional setting.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Special Personal Characteristics:
SPC1. Demonstrated patience in dealing with staff and inmate/patients within a correctional setting in order to maintain a professional therapeutic environment.
SPC2. Demonstrated tolerance in dealing with staff and inmate/patients within a correctional setting in order to maintain a calm positive attitude during volatile situations.
SPC3. Demonstrated tact in dealing with staff and inmate/patients within a correctional setting in order to maintain a professional therapeutic, safe, and secure environment.
SPC5. Demonstrated alertness in dealing with staff and inmate/patients within a correctional setting in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
SPC6. Demonstrate a neat personal appearance in adherence to the department’s dress code to maintain professionalism.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Special Physical Characteristics:
SPHC1. Possession and maintenance of sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job to prevent endangering the health and well being of the incumbent, fellow employees, patients/inmates within a correctional setting.
SPHC2. Normal hearing and vision required for successful job performance within a correctional setting to maintain a safe and secure working environment for self, staff, and inmate/patients.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Working Conditions:
WC1. Willingness to work at correctional facilities in the Department of Corrections.
WC2. Willingness to have and maintain a neat personal appearance and hygiene.
WC3. Willingness to respond to changes in the workplace in a positive, professional manner.
WC4. Willingness to promote positive, collaborative, professional working relations among co-workers and staff.
WC5. Willingness to accept constructive criticism and respond appropriately.
WC6. Willingness to interact professionally with people (e.g. contract staff, inmate/patients, and other agency personnel) from a wide range of cultural backgrounds in the course of completing work tasks and assignments.
WC7. Willingness to work in a team environment, including inter- disciplinary teams.
WC8. Willingness to work various schedules (e.g. day shift, swing shift, night shift).
WC9. Willingness to comply with safety and security procedures.
WC10. Willingness to provide medical and psychiatric treatment to inmates.
WC11. Willingness to comply with tuberculosis screening requirements.
WC12. Willingness to posses a current license as a Psychiatric Technician.
WC13. Willingness to provide instruction or oversight regarding departmental policies, procedures, standards, and practices to employees.
WC14. Willingness to Willingness to work overtime hours if required.
WC15. Willingness to Willingness to work rotating shifts (e.g., day shift, swing shift, sight shift) to provide 24-hour per-day staff coverage of work area.
WC16. Willingness to work weekend shifts (e.g., Saturday and/or Sunday) in emergency situations on an as needed basis.
WC17. Willingness to work holiday work shifts in emergency situations on an as needed basis.
WC18. Willingness to work holiday work shifts on a regular, rotating basis.
WC19. Willingness to wear protective clothing and apparatus as required when working in a correctional setting.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification