Certified Nursing Assistant PRN Medicine Unit - Our Lady of the Angels

FMOLHS • Bogalusa, LA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides patient care and related nonprofessional services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include helping patients with cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment; taking and recording vital signs; changing bed linens; 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 supports patient safety, quality care, and collaboration with nursing staff. It includes responding to call lights, following hospital safety and infection-control policies, reporting observed changes in patients’ abilities to an RN or LPN, and assisting with dietary needs as requested. The CNA is also expected to complete required education, use personal protective equipment appropriately, and accept additional assignments as directed.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Certified Nursing Assistant credential.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• CNA: BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, bed care, and linen changes.
• Measure and accurately record vital signs, weights, and blood glucose levels using a glucometer.
• Reposition and ambulate patients and assist with activities of daily living under RN direction.
• Promote patient safety by responding to call lights promptly and following fall-prevention and identification-band policies.
• Organize and complete patient assignments as directed and participate in efforts to improve patient satisfaction.
• Follow hospital policies, infection-control practices, and regulatory, customer, and organizational requirements.
• Use time efficiently and operate equipment safely while performing job-related duties.
• Assist with dietary needs as requested.
• Promptly notify an RN or LPN of observed variances in patients’ abilities or assigned tasks.
• Adjust personal schedules when requested to meet department or unit needs.
• Report to work on time and report tardiness to the appropriate person when necessary.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attend required mandatory education sessions.
• Respond appropriately to fire, safety, and disaster situations and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Complete required TB skin testing and pursue ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Accept additional work assignments as assigned by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED