Nurse Assistant - OUHC Float Pool - PRN

About the role

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse within the scope of practice.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Communicates with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Qualifications

• Education: Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred - Completed the junior year with a hospital-based clinical rotation of a National League of Nursing accredited school program.
• Work Experience: Required - None.
• Certifications: Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire and Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire.

Skills

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use good judgement and monitor and respond to patient related changes in condition.
• Ability to adapt to change in a positive constructive manner.

Benefits

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may vary based on qualifications and experience.