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Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant (NA/CNA/AUA) to join our clinical team at Okeene Municipal Hospital. In this role, you will work closely with our Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to deliver direct, high-quality patient care. You will be an essential part of our clinical workflow, ensuring our patients feel welcomed, safe, and well-cared for during their stay.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Direct Patient Care & Communication:
- Welcome patients and visitors in a prompt, professional, and compassionate manner.
- Continuously communicate patient condition updates and any changes in status to the primary RN throughout your shift.
- Provide care tailored to ill, disabled, elderly, or emotionally distressed patients with empathy and respect.
- Clinical Documentation & Compliance:
- Accurately and completely document all patient care provided in the EPIC electronic health record system.
- Ensure correct two-identifier patient identification prior to providing care or performing tasks.
- Maintain strict compliance with Patient Rights, HIPAA guidelines, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Safety & Environment:
- Understand and fulfill your role in Emergency Preparedness procedures and safety drills.
- Promptly report any hazardous conditions, equipment issues, or safety concerns.
- Ensure visitors and staff adhere to facility policies and safety guidelines.
- Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary patient environment.
- Professional Growth & Teamwork:
- Participate in orientation programs and ongoing continuing education opportunities.
- Collaborate effectively across all hospital departments to support seamless patient care.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or AUA (Advanced Unlicensed Assistant) certification.
- Current CPR / BLS certification.
- Note: Unlicensed Assistant skills will be validated upon hire and annually via an internal Skills Checklist.
Skills & Abilities:
- Basic proficiency with computers, electronic medical record (EMR) systems (EPIC experience is a plus), and office equipment (fax, phone, copier).
- Basic understanding of medical-legal principles and patient privacy laws.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate respectfully with patients, families, providers, and community partners.
- High level of personal integrity, reliability, and emotional maturity.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and move continuously throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and move equipment or objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.
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