PRN CNA - Norman Veterans' Home

State of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The PRN CNA provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care at the Norman Veterans' Home under nursing or medical supervision. Duties include taking vital signs, obtaining certain lab specimens, assisting residents with activities of daily living and hygiene, observing and charting patient information, and reporting relevant changes to supervisors. The role may also involve escorting patients, maintaining a clean and safe environment, handling supplies, performing basic clerical functions, and carrying out delegated or specialized functions for which the employee is prepared.

This is a part-time, temporary PCA II position in Norman, Oklahoma. Shifts are 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with up to 28 hours per week and up to 999 hours per year. Days, nights, and weekends may be scheduled. Employees must work at least two scheduled shifts per week and one designated weekend shift per pay period. Pay is $30 per hour, with a $0.87-per-hour shift differential for hours worked from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. There are no benefits or paid time off. Full-time employment may be available as an opportunity.

Requirements

• Current Long-Term Care (CNA) certification.
• One year of experience providing patient care.
• Knowledge of English sufficient to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of public health services available to the community, record keeping, interviewing techniques, basic nursing practices and techniques, sanitation and personal hygiene, and medical terminology.
• Ability to record observations and activities, follow oral and written directions, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and apply basic nursing techniques.
• Work at least two scheduled shifts per week and one designated weekend shift per pay period.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living and hygiene needs.
• Obtain certain lab specimens.
• Observe and chart patient information and activities, and report pertinent changes in a patient's condition.
• Perform delegated or other specialized functions for which educationally prepared.
• Escort patients to and from various destinations.
• Help maintain and provide a clean, safe environment.
• Order, receive, and store supplies and perform basic clerical functions.
• Participate in follow-up activities and client tracking, schedule appointments, and perform related tasks.
• Provide case finding and recruitment of at-risk persons for comprehensive health services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed