Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time - Night Shift - Chabert Campus

Ochsner Health • Houma, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, since its opening in 1942, is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. The organization believes its success stems from dedicated employees. This Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role at Ochsner involves working collaboratively to ensure patient safety and deliver basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes, intervening to maintain safety, and effective communication with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors. The CNA performs all functions delegated by the nursing staff and adheres to policies and procedures. The job description is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change. Ochsner Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, operating 46 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers. It has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years and No. 1 for kids for three years. In 2023, Ochsner Health served over 1.5 million people with a workforce of more than 38,000 team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. Ochsner Health is an Employer of Choice, recognized for diversity, as a top place to work in healthcare, and for its culture, values, and employee engagement.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current state of practice Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Nice To Haves

• Hospital and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with the company's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees