Certified Nursing Assistant - 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include assisting with cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment; taking and recording vital signs; changing bed linen; preparing treatment trays and supplies; and assisting nursing service personnel with other patient care tasks. The role follows established guidelines and works under close supervision. The position also supports patient flow and clinic operations, maintains clean and stocked rooms and equipment, performs ordered CLIA-waived testing, and contributes to quality improvement and a safe therapeutic care environment.

Requirements

High school education.
Communication and customer service skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure.

Responsibilities

Identify patients by requesting their name and date of birth before patient interactions.
Obtain and document vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and LMP; promptly report unusual incidents or changes in patient condition or behavior.
Protect the confidentiality of patient health information by using practices that support HIPAA regulations.
Greet patients with direct eye contact, introduce yourself, and explain what you are about to do.
Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms; maintain patient-care supplies and equipment.
Perform and document ordered CLIA-waived testing.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including gathering and trending data and supporting process changes.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic healthcare environment by cleaning rooms and equipment, preparing items for sterilization and disinfection, reporting damaged equipment or other problems, and handling linens and supplies properly.
Follow corporate compliance procedures, accrediting-body standards, and ethical and religious directives when providing care.
Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
Support personal performance and development through staff education, approved continuing education, and specialized skills training.
Coordinate patient flow, including managing schedules and wait times, to support physician efficiency.
Check refrigerator temperatures daily when assigned; clean refrigerators as assigned and document the work.
Perform daily controls for CLIA-waived testing when assigned and check bottles for expiration.
Monitor oxygen tank levels and notify the clinic manager when a tank needs replacing.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.