Patient Care Assistant - State of Oklahoma : Job Details

Job Posting Title

Patient Care Assistant

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Clinton Veterans Center

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 16, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 17, 2024

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I - $18.00 - A Long Term Care Certification (LTC) is required

Level II - $20.00 - A Long Term Care Certification (LTC) is required

Level III -$21.00 A Long Term Care Certification (LTC) is required + CMA

Level III - $23.00 - A Long Term Care Certification (LTC) is required to included Advanced Certification (Glucose, Respiratory, Insulin and Gastro)

Shift Differential of $.87/hr From 3pm - 7am

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

Typical Functions

* Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.

* Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient's condition.

* Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.

* Escorts patients to and from various destinations.

* Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.

* Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.

* Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.

* Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.

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Level Descriptor

This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.

Special Requirements

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II. Level III requires certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requires current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide for all levels of the Patient Care Assistant job family. Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Additional Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.