Certified Nursing Assistant - Telemetry (Nights)

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

20h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and related nonprofessional services to meet patients’ personal needs and provide comfort. The role assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment; takes and records vital signs; changes bed linens; prepares treatment trays and other supplies; and supports nursing personnel with other patient care duties. The role follows established guidelines and works under close supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a CNA training program.
Communication and customer service skills.
Problem-solving ability, initiative, and good judgment.
CNA qualification.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting patient data, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, intake and output, and weight.
Closely observe patients and immediately report observations or changes to the assigned or charge nurse.
Provide personal hygiene, linen changes, meal assistance, and elimination care.
Assist with patient transportation and mobility as needed.
Collect specimens; assist with applying devices such as TED hose and ice packs; and provide catheter care and surgical preparation when required.
Keep patient rooms and nursing station areas orderly.
Provide respectful postmortem care in accordance with established procedures.
Anticipate patient needs and plan to respond promptly.
Monitor assigned patients for behavioral or physiological changes and promptly report changes to the assigned or charge nurse.
Adapt care to patients’ needs and developmental levels.
Demonstrate knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
Accurately and legibly document patient care on appropriate forms.
Follow instructions from nurses and established hospital policies and routines related to patient care.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Complete other duties as assigned, participate in unit teams, work groups, or committees as requested, and anticipate needs by voluntarily assisting others.