CNA Full Time

Surgery Partners•Baton Rouge, LA

23h

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs routine, non-professional patient care activities. The CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, obtains and records vital signs, collects specimens, and supports quality patient care in a safe and compassionate manner. The role includes providing post-procedure care, carrying out patient care activities consistent with the nursing plan of care, observing patients and reporting changes to the nurse, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment. The CNA must protect patient privacy and follow facility policies, safety standards, and infection-control practices. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and assisting patients with mobility. The CNA must be able to safely lift, move, and transfer patients with appropriate assistance and equipment. Work may involve exposure to patient care environments and potential contact with communicable diseases; personal protective equipment is used as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition promptly and accurately.
Ability to safely lift, move, and transfer patients with appropriate assistance and equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience assisting in the care of patients in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record patient vital signs and weights accurately and promptly, and report findings to the nurse.
Administer simple treatments or tests according to established policies and procedures.
Provide efficient, compassionate, and empathetic post-procedure care.
Initiate patient care activities consistent with the nursing plan of care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation, and personal hygiene.
Use aseptic technique consistently when caring for patients.
Observe patients and promptly notify the nurse of changes in condition.
Help maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment.
Collect specimens and assist with patient care procedures as directed.
Help maintain clinical areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
Follow facility policies, procedures, safety standards, and infection-control practices.