Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Nights - Oklahoma City LTACH
Company: Post Acute Medical
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Certified Nursing AssistantThe Certified Nursing Assistant is
responsible for performing various patient care activities and
accommodative services under the general supervision of a
Registered or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse. Performs patient
care activities within the limits of the position. Does not
administer medications or therapy. Does not assume independent
responsibility for patient care. Job duties are accomplished in a
manner consistent with the policies, procedures and guidelines of
Post Acute Medical. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care--- In collaboration with
licensed staff, organizes patient care and general unit activities
to accomplish required functions; prioritizes workload, answers
call lights promptly, and completes assignments in a timely
manner.--- Provides an appropriate environment for the provision of
nursing care to individual patients by maintaining the patient
rooms in an orderly manner and by assisting in the maintenance of a
neat work environment.--- Provides designated patient care to
assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse,
based on previously acquired skills, according to physicians'
orders, and in conformance with approved patient care standards.---
Assesses vital signs and reports significant changes to licensed
nurse. Documents on appropriate worksheets.--- Records intake and
output for assigned patients on nursing worksheets and notifies
licensed nurse when intake or output is unusually high or low.---
Records care given as well as observed responses to treatment,
including patient's participation in ADLs. Data is complete,
accurate and comprehensive.--- Assists with the distribution and
collection of patient nourishments and meal trays.--- Assists
patients with feeding, but does not provide any enteral feeding.---
Assists patients with activities of daily living, to include: oral
care, bathing, positioning, transferring, and elimination; reports
any observed change in patients' conditions to the licensed nurse
in a timely manner.--- Completes patient care assignments with
special focus on maintaining patient rights; appropriate
dental/oral care; special precautions in use of restraints and
safety devices; dynamics of death and dying; care of immobilized
patients to maximize function; care related to potential sensory
deficits -audio, visual, and speech.--- Applies principles of
infection control in the provision of patient care.--- Applies
principles of growth and development, over the lifespan, to
identify patient and caregiver needs relative to age-specific needs
by adapting patient care to the needs of the patient population
assigned --- Consistently implements standards for the skilled
nursing unit that promote the maintenance of patient rights to
include: special patient rights applicable to a skilled nursing
unit; identification and reporting of any suspected patient abuse;
explanation of patient expectations; explanation of process of
nursing care; maintenance of confidentiality; adaptation of care
for all ages of patients served, as noted above; ethical
considerations; appropriate reporting of patient complaints.---
Initiates personal learning activities to increase understanding &
update appropriate skills through both formal and informal
activities.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Training: High school
graduate or equivalent preferred. Certification as a nursing
assistant (CNA) where required by state where the hospital resides.
Current BLS certification is required.Experience: None required. A
minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in an acute
hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit is
preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:--- Verbal ability to
effectively express ideas and views for communication with (as
appropriate) pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients,
visitors, and staff members.--- Ability to read and write English
language including basic medical terminology and abbreviations.---
Ability to document appropriately on worksheets provided by
licensed staff.--- Cognitive ability to make judgments and problem
solve.--- Organizational ability to complete nursing tasks in a
timely and efficient manner.--- Capacity to relate to people in a
manner to win confidence and establish rapport.--- Flexibility to
adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the
job.ABOUT USPAM Health is committed to being the most trusted
source for post-acute services in every community it serves by
utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality
patient care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute
Care and Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics
currently in operation across the country, we are proud to offer
services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy,
ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much
more.Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.We are excited to learn more about
you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to
improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We
Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at for a
comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local
communities.PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
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