PCA I - Night Shift

State of Oklahoma•Ardmore, MO

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

Requirements

Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to record observations and activities.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II.
Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and/or possession of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Drivers License at the time of appointment.
Translation of health information for non-English speaking clients.
Certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (for Level III).
Certification as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (for Oklahoma Department of Corrections).

Responsibilities

Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.
Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.