Nurse Aide (Weekend Option Days) - 5E Med/Surg

Oklahoma State University Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Nurse Aide to assist patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role focuses on activities of daily living, infection control, safety, and environmental care in accordance with the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.

The Nurse Aide must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and function in an assistive role to the licensed staff, performing delegated technical

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate patient care under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living as directed by licensed staff.
• Support infection control, safety, and emergency procedures on the unit.
• Assist with patient positioning, hygiene, and mobility as delegated by nurses.

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.