Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg - Ochsner Westbank - F/T

Ochsner Health•Gretna, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. 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 safety. The CNA communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the plan of care within the CNA’s verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides age-appropriate care, communicates patient needs with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and care to the needs of each patient population and performs other related duties as assigned. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The role is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position has physical demands classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Current state-of-practice certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Obtain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hospital and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse and within the scope of skills verification.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, other staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
Adapt behavior and communication 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 and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
When providing constant observation, notify nursing personnel of changes in patient behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.