Administer medication to identified patients as prescribed by a physician or designee; ensure correct time, dosage and route of administration; deliver medication to inmates confined to their cells; obtain and distribute non- prescription medications such as aspirin, lozenges, cold tablets; count controlled medications and needles, syringes, and sharps to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document medications administered and refused; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken. Responsibilities of the position include evaluating needs and developing a nursing diagnosis, record/report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and/or mental conditions, prepare plans for treatment, conduct sick calls for offenders with medical complaints, obtain physician orders for treatment, adequately distribute non-prescription medication, maintain count for controlled medical equipment and medications, perform physical assessments and obtain samples for laboratory testing, provide emergency medical treatments such as CPR or first aid, maintain medical charts, reports, and audit charts as needed.