CNA - OLGMC Pediatrics - PRN

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

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 patient observation, communicating changes in a patient’s behavior or status to nursing personnel, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors; completes tasks delegated by nursing staff; and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the plan of care within the CNA’s verified scope of skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients served, communicates patient-care needs to patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and conduct to the patient population, including respecting privacy and explaining services or procedures appropriately. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This is a PRN position in OLGMC Pediatrics. Work takes place in patient-care areas and involves direct patient contact and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Current state-of-practice 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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the 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 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 verified skills.
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 of patients served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, 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 permissions, and adapting communication style.
Observe patients as needed, report changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
Perform duties delegated by nursing staff and follow policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.