Certified Nursing Assistant FT- Med Surg Oncology

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

2h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient-care activities and related nonprofessional services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include assisting with cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment; taking and recording vital signs; changing bed linen; preparing treatment trays and supplies; and assisting nursing personnel with other patient-care tasks. The role follows established guidelines and works under close supervision.

The position also supports quality improvement and care coordination. Responsibilities include maintaining clean, safe, and therapeutic care environments; preparing and stocking exam rooms; performing ordered CLIA-waived testing; supporting patient flow; and monitoring assigned supplies and equipment. The role is expected to follow confidentiality, compliance, accreditation, and ethical requirements while using resources prudently and participating in relevant education and training.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients by requesting their name and date of birth before patient interactions.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, as well as LMP; promptly report unusual incidents and observed changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Protect confidential patient health information by following practices that support HIPAA regulations.
• Greet patients with direct eye contact, introduce yourself, and explain the care or activity to be performed.
• Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms, and maintain patient-care supplies and equipment.
• Perform and document ordered CLIA-waived testing.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including gathering and trending data and supporting process changes.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic healthcare environment by cleaning rooms and equipment, preparing items for sterilization and disinfection, reporting damaged equipment or other problems, and handling linen and supplies appropriately.
• Follow corporate compliance procedures, accrediting-body standards, and ethical and religious directives when providing care.
• Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
• Support the quality and efficiency of personal performance by participating in staff education, approved continuing education, and specialized skills training.
• Coordinate patient flow, including managing patient schedules and wait times, to support physician efficiency.
• Check refrigerator temperature daily and clean the refrigerator as assigned, documenting as required.
• Perform assigned daily CLIA-waived testing controls and check bottles for expiration.
• Monitor oxygen tank levels and notify the clinic manager when a tank needs replacing.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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