CNA- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Full Time Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and deliver basic patient care. The role may include constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and multidisciplinary staff; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the nurse-delegated plan of care within verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related needs, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and approach to each patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., with rotating weekends. The job is in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that could contain communicable diseases, and potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste. Physical demands are classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and to be available for on-call work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse and within verified skills.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, 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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission.
Observe patients as assigned, notify nursing personnel of changes in 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.