CNA / PCA - Surgical Subspecialty Unit - Kings Hwy - Nights

Ochsner LSU Health System•Shreveport, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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, notifying nursing personnel of changes in a patient’s behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The employee communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors; performs duties delegated by nursing staff; and follows applicable policies and procedures. Supports the nurse-delegated plan of care within the employee’s verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides age-appropriate care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs, and documents patient-related tasks. The employee adapts communication and behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves appropriately, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Other related duties may be assigned. This position routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare environment. It is classified as Medium Work, with specified lifting and exertion demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current state-of-practice certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), 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 individuals at varying levels.
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 meet the stated Medium Work physical demands, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is listed as preferred education, although it is also listed as a minimum requirement.
Hospital and telemetry experience.
At least 3 months of personal-care experience in a home or clinical setting, such as sitter-type services or personal care in a nursing home, skilled nursing setting, or hospital, including bathing, oral care, and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within verified skills.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, including the ages of patients served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff, 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, and requesting permission.
Observe patients when assigned, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, 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.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.