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State of Oklahoma · 1 day ago

PM PCA III/ACMA

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Patient Care Assistant III for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services under medical supervision, including taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Certified Nursing AideCertified Medication AidePatient Care ExperienceBasic Nursing TechniquesMedical TerminologyRecord KeepingSanitation MethodsEnglish CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Two years of experience in providing patient care
Current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Aide for Level I and II
Certification as a (CMA-A) Certified Medication Aide Advanced by the Oklahoma State Department of Health for Level III
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
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license and/or possession of a Class C (CDL) Commercial Drivers License at the time of appointment may be required
Ability to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to apply basic nursing techniques; and to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Knowledge of the English language 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
Upon a conditional offer of employment, 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

Company

State of Oklahoma

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State of Oklahoma is a government organization that provides community development, education, employment, and health services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dan Cronin
CIO and Chief Transformation Officer
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David Ostrowe
Chief Operational Officer
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