CNA/ Patient Care Assistant - Patient Care Services - PRN

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

About The Position

The CNA/Patient Care 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 assistant communicates with coworkers, patients, families, visitors, and multidisciplinary teams; performs tasks delegated by nursing staff; documents patient-related tasks; and follows applicable policies and procedures. Care is provided according to physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other relevant criteria for the ages of patients served in assigned areas. The position also requires maintaining a clean and safe patient care environment, adapting communication and behavior to patient needs, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This role is performed in a patient care area and involves direct patient contact and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. There is occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and, depending on job duties, hazardous medications or waste. The position is 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. Duties listed are not exhaustive and may change or be supplemented.

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 in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people 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 perform the physical demands of Medium Work, including the stated lifting and force requirements.

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 in assigned areas.
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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Provide constant observation when needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in patient behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to 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 or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.