Current Career Opportunities at Oaklawn

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse and/or Physician, provides direct care to an assigned patient population.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assists in providing activities of daily living to an assigned patient population.
• Completes hourly rounds on assigned patient population.
• Communicates readily with patients and families and serves as a liaison between the patient and licensed staff.
• Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Performs duties within the realm of a certified nursing assistant.
• Monitors supplies and restocks accordingly.
• Assists in specimen collection, identification and transportation to lab.
• Assists clinically as needed.
• Relieves Unit Secretary for breaks.
• Performs rotation in CPR as needed.
• Assists patients in obtaining essential needs such as blankets, fluids and nutrition after verifying with attending or RN.

Minimum Requirements:  High school graduate or GED. Certified Nursing Assistant and one year acute care experience, BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   Familiar with critical equipment such as vents and cardiac monitors

Must be able to work efficiently in a busy environment while maintaining a friendly demeanor and possess effective interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions:  Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases.  May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients. 

Physical Requirements:   Constantly see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs.  Frequently stand, walk, reach, push/pull, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.