CNA- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Part Time Nights

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to help maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. The role may include constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status, communicating when leaving a patient's room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA performs duties delegated by nursing staff, follows policies and procedures, and communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and multidisciplinary teams. The position is part-time and scheduled for two 12-hour night shifts per week, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with rotating weekends. The CNA supports the delegated plan of care, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides age-appropriate care, and documents patient-related tasks. Work takes place in a healthcare patient-care setting and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Current Louisiana certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, to be obtained within 30 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 people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hospital and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within the scope of skills verification.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
Observe patients as assigned, report changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, communicate when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Adapt communication and behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.