Certified Nurse Assistant/PCA - Patient Care Services - Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Slidell, LA

About The Position

This job 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 employee communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the plan of care within the employee’s verified scope of skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, and provides care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs. It also involves documenting patient-related tasks, adapting communication and behavior to the patient population, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. The work takes place in patient-care areas and carries occupational exposure risks related to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Current state-of-practice certification as a Nurses’ Assistant required.
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 varying levels of individuals 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

Hospital and telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within the verified scope of skills.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Provide constant patient observation when needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in patient behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain 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.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.