Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)- PRN

Ochsner Health•De Kalb, MS

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Aide works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. The role may include constant observation of patients, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The aide communicates with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors, performs duties delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the plan of care within the aide’s verified scope of skills; helps maintain a clean and safe patient-care environment; provides care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients; communicates care needs to patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams; and documents patient-related tasks. The aide adapts interactions to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style. Other related duties may be assigned. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s compliance and privacy standards. The role is performed in patient-care areas and involves direct patient contact and possible contact with specimens, blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The position is classified as Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Current state-of-practice certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hospital and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within the scope of skills verification.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, other staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Provide constant observation when required, notify nursing personnel of changes in patient behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.