CNA, Horizons

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN), which may include but is not limited to turning, moving, or ambulating patients, gathering medical supplies, bathing and grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc., feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake, checking vital signs, finger sticks, answering patient call lights, cleaning rooms and bed linens, stocking supplies, assisting with some medical procedures, and transporting patients.
• Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Documents patient care services timely and accurately.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Safeguards equipment by verifying preventive maintenance requirements are completed, calling for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Affords flexibility to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools.
• Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Must be able to take call and respond within 60 minutes.
• Completion of an approved Oklahoma Nurse Aide Training program, or previous health care related experience, or other related experience or training.
• Certification by the Oklahoma State Health Department and registration as a Certified Nurse Aide.
• American Heart Association BLS required; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to earn BLS.
• CPI Training required; May have up to 1 year from date of hire or transfer to obtain.
• For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.