Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Partner (AUA)

Oklahoma Heart Hospital•Oklahoma City, OK

21d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Partner (AUA) performs a variety of patient-care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role actively participates in administering patient care and helps ensure a safe, comforting environment. The employee interacts effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff at all levels, and supports clinical team members with patient-care tasks and comfort measures. The position responds promptly to patients’ needs, assists with activities of daily living such as meals, bathing, and hygiene, and demonstrates the ability to perform a 12-lead EKG. Team members collaborate with physicians and other caregivers and contribute to the standard of excellence in patient care at Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Basic EKG skills are required within six months of employment.
For the Patient Care Partner pathway: completion of the AUA Certification Program, successful completion of its test, and licensure with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or a G.E.D. certificate is preferred.
For the Nursing Assistant pathway: completion of a CNA, Medical Assistant, PCA, or similar program is preferred.
For the Patient Care Partner pathway: completion of an AUA Program.
Six months to one year of continuous experience in an acute healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate actively in administering patient care and maintaining a safe, comforting environment.
Respond to patients’ needs in a timely manner.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meals, bathing, and hygiene.
Perform 12-lead EKGs.
Assist clinical team members with patient-care tasks and comfort measures under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff at all levels.