To provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

Functions:

• Follow written and oral directions.
• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
• Assist new employees in following established facility policies and procedures.
• Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or a licensed nurse.
• Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned.
• Initiate corrective action as necessary and/or seek assistance of a licensed nurse.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action.
• Attend all in-service classes as assigned and complete assignments.
• Assume personal responsibility for following facility procedures related to control of equipment and supplies within the unit.
• Report incidents and/or unusual problems according to established facility procedures.
• Review care plans and perform nursing care as outlined.
• Document on the ADL flow sheets and other required forms the care and treatment provided to the resident and the resident's response or lack of response to care provided.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Report changes in residents conditions to Charge Nurse.
• Follow facility procedures for admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
• Follow facility procedures for admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
• Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to Charge Nurse or if appropriate direct them to the Charge Nurse.
• Assure residents have call lights at hand and answer call lights promptly.
• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal and oral hygiene needs following facility's policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents' care plans.
• Come to work as scheduled in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area.
• Assume accountability for data contained in the employees' handbook and observe all facility safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must have completed a State approved nurse aide course and have current license in the State of Oklahoma without restrictions
• Must be able to pass OSBI check
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to squat, bend, stoop, etc without restrictions
• Must be able to lift without restrictions

Education:

• High school diploma (desired)

Certification:

• Issued by the State

Continuing Education:

• As required by state and facility, including seminars.

Schedule:

• Varies by shift