Nursing Assistant- Nights
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Nursing Assistant
Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008
To perform direct care patient duties as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of the assigned professional nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for the patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital's Mission, Vision, Values, and Standards.
Education:
High School graduate or GED with specialized training. Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English required.
Experience:
No previous experience required; at least one year experience in healthcare is preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Current certification as Certified Nurse Aide in Oklahoma preferred. If certified in another state and in good standing with that state, and if application has been made for reciprocity to Oklahoma may be hired temporarily until Oklahoma assigns a certification number. CPR certification.
RESPONSIBILITY TO PATIENTS
1. Administers formula feedings within twenty minutes of scheduled time.
2. Allows children rest, nap, and sleep time without unnecessary disturbance.
3. Applies splints and positioning devices as instructed, and checks for pressure areas.
4. Bathes assigned children and shampoos hair – using proper procedures and ensuring privacy and safety.
5. Brushes children's teeth properly.
6. Changes linens on beds of children bathed and at any time linen is soiled.
7. Dresses children in well-fitting, attractive clothing appropriate for individual child's situation.
8. Feeds assigned children at proper times and as ordered and instructed – always checking food temp prior to feeding.
9. Follows established policies for lifting children – Seeks help for lifting children over fifty pounds.
10. Gets patients up on time for therapy classes, activities, and meals.
11. Keeps accurate intake and output records.
12. Keeps children looking clean and neat; pays attention to child's hygiene and grooming, including combing hair, cleaning faces, cleaning nails, dressing in clean clothes, changing diapers when needed.
13. Offers snacks and juice, when needed.
14. Operates equipment in a safe manner.
15. Performs job tasks according to established standards.
16. Properly positions children in their chairs with all belts and straps properly fastened.
17. Takes child's temperature as directed and reports abnormal temperatures to charge nurse.
18. Talks to children, telling them what to expect, and signaling for child's anticipation of activity or care.
19. Turns children at least every two hours and keeps them properly positioned.
20. Visually checks each child at least every thirty minutes.
21. Weighs children when requested.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSIGNED AREA AND EQUIPMENT
1. Cleans and sanitizes tables, nightstands, feeding pumps, and other equipment.
2. Cleans beds of children bathed on shift, including shelves under beds.
3. Cleans chairs and trays after child has eaten or is taken out of chair.
4. Does not leave assigned area unattended or without approval.
5. Keeps assigned rooms neat and orderly, including shelves, cabinets, drawers, and beds.
6. Promotes a pleasant environment through a positive attitude toward patients and co-workers.
7. Promptly puts soiled diapers in trash can with lid closed; removes bad-smelling diapers immediately from room.
8. Promptly puts soiled linens in dirty linen hamper with lid closed.
9. Seals and discards suction containers when needed.
RESPONSIBILITY TO CO-WORKERS
1. Communicates verbal and written reports in a comprehensive, organized, and clear manner to their patients' assigned nurse and to the oncoming staff.
2. Stocks supplies for next shift without overstocking.
WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
General Mental / Cognitive Requirements
Reading
- Orders, instructions, formula, thermometer, scale, reports, feeding pumps, monitors
Computer
- Basic Computer Skills
Math
- Perform basic counting, addition and subtraction of numbers, tell time, measure diaper weights, patient intake/output records, temperatures, fluids, patient weights
Writing
- Document accurately patient care received patient vital signs, weight, and…
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