CNA- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Full Time Days

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This job works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role may include constant observation of patients, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain patient safety. The employee communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures.

The position is scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with rotating weekends. The role is based in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Louisiana certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Proficiency in computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals 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.
• Ability to meet the position’s medium-work physical demands: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue and occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.
• Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse and within verified skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
• Provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED