PRN - CNA (Tulsa)

Position Overview

The PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, high-quality personal care and support services to clients in their homes on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for maintaining flexibility in scheduling while demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to client-centered care.

PRN (as-needed) employees play an important role in maintaining quality care and staffing flexibility. PRN employees are expected to remain available, reliable, and in compliance with all company policies and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited HHA/CNA training program
• Current certification as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience
• Current CPR certification
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong empathy and communication skills
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Professional demeanor and teamwork orientation
• Commitment to confidentiality and client privacy

Minimum Work Requirement

To maintain PRN employment status, employees must work a minimum of:

Required Standard

• At least 16 hours minimum per month

Failure to meet the minimum work requirement may result in loss of PRN status or separation from employment.

Shift Commitment

Once a PRN employee accepts an assigned shift:

• The shift is considered a work commitment.
• Employees are expected to report as scheduled and complete the shift as assigned.
• Repeated cancellations after accepting shifts may result in disciplinary action.
• Excessive unreliability may result in loss of PRN status or termination of employment.

Call-Out Expectations

PRN employees are expected to maintain dependable attendance and notify management as soon as possible when unable to report for a scheduled shift.

Within a rolling ninety (90) day period, the following corrective action process will apply for unscheduled callouts:

• 1st Unscheduled Call-Out: Coaching and counseling (verbal warning)
• 2nd Unscheduled Call-Out: Written warning
• 3rd Unscheduled Call-Out: Final written warning and/or possible termination of employment

Management reserves the right to review extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis and may exercise discretion when determining appropriate corrective action. Employees are expected to communicate promptly and follow all company call-out procedures.

Training and Certification Requirements

PRN CNAs must maintain all required credentials and training, including:

• Active CNA certification
• Current CPR certification
• Annual competency assessments
• Required in-service education
• EVV training requirements
• Documentation and charting training
• Any additional training mandated by state regulations or the company

Failure to maintain required certifications may result in immediate removal from the schedule until requirements are met.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deliver client care as directed by the Nursing Supervisor.
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance, including:
• Bathing, grooming, and oral care
• Dressing and undressing
• Toileting support
• Feeding assistance
• Vital signs monitoring (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)
• Height and weight measurement
• Skin care and repositioning to prevent breakdown
• Range of motion exercises
• Ambulation and transfer assistance
• Observation and documentation of physical, mental, and emotional changes
• Intake and output tracking
• Medication reminders
• Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, and cleanup.
• Change bed linens and maintain a clean client environment.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and universal precautions.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide transportation for clients to appointments, activities, and errands.
• Support client education as outlined in the care plan.
• Promote a safe and respectful care environment.
• Uphold client rights, including privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.

Operate equipment safely and correctly