Nurse Aide - 7E Med/Surg

Oklahoma State University Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa is seeking a Nurse Aide to support licensed staff by performing essential patient-care tasks and helping patients with daily living activities.

The role requires understanding growth and development across the life span, adherence to Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, and a commitment to infection control, safety, and teamwork on the unit.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care on the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span.
• Adherence to Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Support elimination and infection control practices.
• Maintain patient safety and proper body mechanics.
• Provide emergency care as indicated and under supervision of licensed staff.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Safety awareness

Body mechanics

Growth and development

Job description

Job Description

Individuals within this job classification are accountable for activities of daily living to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The Nurse Aide must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse in the provision of technical and environmental patient care activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the licensed staff. The Nurse Aide will be responsible for: activities of daily living, elimination, infection control, body mechanics, safety and emergency care as indicated. He/she is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.