Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) / Nursing Assistant

Job Overview

​We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant (NA/CNA/AUA) to join our clinical team at Okeene Municipal Hospital. In this role, you will work closely with our Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to deliver direct, high-quality patient care. You will be an essential part of our clinical workflow, ensuring our patients feel welcomed, safe, and well-cared for during their stay.

​ Key Responsibilities & Duties

• ​ Direct Patient Care & Communication:
  • ​Welcome patients and visitors in a prompt, professional, and compassionate manner.
  • ​Continuously communicate patient condition updates and any changes in status to the primary RN throughout your shift.
  • ​Provide care tailored to ill, disabled, elderly, or emotionally distressed patients with empathy and respect.
• ​ Clinical Documentation & Compliance:
  • ​Accurately and completely document all patient care provided in the EPIC electronic health record system.
  • ​Ensure correct two-identifier patient identification prior to providing care or performing tasks.
  • ​Maintain strict compliance with Patient Rights, HIPAA guidelines, and hospital policies and procedures.
• ​ Safety & Environment:
  • ​Understand and fulfill your role in Emergency Preparedness procedures and safety drills.
  • ​Promptly report any hazardous conditions, equipment issues, or safety concerns.
  • ​Ensure visitors and staff adhere to facility policies and safety guidelines.
  • ​Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary patient environment.
• ​ Professional Growth & Teamwork:
  • ​Participate in orientation programs and ongoing continuing education opportunities.
  • ​Collaborate effectively across all hospital departments to support seamless patient care.

​ Qualifications & Requirements

​ Education & Certifications:

• ​High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• ​Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or AUA (Advanced Unlicensed Assistant) certification.
• ​Current CPR / BLS certification.
• ​ Note: Unlicensed Assistant skills will be validated upon hire and annually via an internal Skills Checklist.

​ Skills & Abilities:

• ​Basic proficiency with computers, electronic medical record (EMR) systems (EPIC experience is a plus), and office equipment (fax, phone, copier).
• ​Basic understanding of medical-legal principles and patient privacy laws.
• ​Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate respectfully with patients, families, providers, and community partners.
• ​High level of personal integrity, reliability, and emotional maturity.

​ Physical Requirements:

• ​Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and move continuously throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• ​Ability to push, pull, lift, and move equipment or objects weighing 50 lbs. or more .