CNA PRN

COX HEALTHCARE LTD; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

COX HEALTHCARE LTD in Broken Arrow, OK is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide outstanding patient care and daily living support. You will work under supervision to assist residents with hygiene, mobility, and daily activities while maintaining safety and dignity.

The role requires state CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to use a computer. You should communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• State CNA certification is required.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with staff in a fast-paced environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and daily living support.
• Answer patient calls and determine aid needed.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, bathing, and daily activities.
• Turn and reposition bedridden patients.
• Review dietary restrictions and preferences to ensure appropriate meals.
• Obtain information from physicians and nurses about patient conditions and plans.
• Record intake/output and report changes to medical staff.
• Record vital signs as requested.
• Examine patients for issues needing medical care.
• Remind patients to take medications and supplements.
• Note observations to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Independent work

Communication with staff

Computer literacy

Stamina

Education

CNA certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Current identification

Tools

Basic computer usage

Job description

Job Summary

You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state-certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized CNA program.

Duties

• Providing great patient care.


• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.


• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.


• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.


• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.


• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.


• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.


• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.


• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.


• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.


• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.


• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.


• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.


• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.


• High School graduate or equivalent.


• Current identification.


• Comfortable using a computer.


• Excellent personal hygiene.

Physical Requirements

This job requires good physical and mental health. Physical activities may include lifting up to fifty pounds, rotating and assisting residents who are partially or totally dependent.