CNA/ Patient Care Assistant - Patient Care Services - PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Slidell, LA

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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 Patient Care Assistant may provide constant observation, notify nursing personnel of changes in a patient’s behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety. The role communicates with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures.

The position supports the nurse-delegated plan of care within the employee’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; communicates patient care needs with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams; and documents patient-related tasks. The employee adapts communication and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission. Other related duties may be assigned. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• Current state-of-practice certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification 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 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, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Ability to meet the position’s medium-work physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to perform duties involving routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

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 verified skills.
• Help maintain patient safety, including providing constant observation when needed, reporting changes in patient behavior or status, and intervening as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provide care according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and the ages of patients served.
• Communicate patient care needs effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s compliance and privacy requirements; report known or suspected concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED