Sign on bonus $1,000 Day/Night positions available

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  THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Position Summary

Assist licensed nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas. Helps patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs; providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.

Position Summary Expanded:

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

Position Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Positions may include:

None – Works with all hospital staff and fosters external relationships with physicians and practitioners.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified as a CNA in the state of Oklahoma.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to work with others, and professional judgement.

Education and/or Experience

• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.
• 2 years previous hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified as a Nurse Aide (CNA) in the state of Oklahoma.

• BLS certified.

• Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.

Language Skills

• English is the primary language.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
• Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
• Support the facility goals and objectives.
• Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
• Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the facility.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Gains support through effective relationships.
• Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and facility property.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with facility policies.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a nursing assistant course required.

Licensure / Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

Previous experience preferred. Cognitive, technical and interpersonal skills required to deliver intelligent, safe, and effective direct patient care.