CNA / PCA - Medicine Specialty Unit - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. The organization believes its success stems from its dedicated employees. This position, a CNA / PCA, works collaboratively to ensure patient safety and deliver basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes in patient behavior or status, intervening to maintain patient safety, and effective communication with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. The role involves performing all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adhering to established policies and procedures. Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, operating 46 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers. In 2023, Ochsner Health served over 1.5 million people from various locations and employs more than 38,000 team members and over 4,700 physicians. Ochsner has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana for 12 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, and Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner Health is also an Employer of Choice, recognized by Newsweek, Becker's Healthcare, and Top Workplaces for diversity, culture, and as a great place to work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)

Nice To Haves

3 months of “personal care” experience in a home or clinical setting (examples include: providing sitter-type services in the home either through an agency or a private arrangement, performing personal care in a nursing home, skilled nursing setting or hospital setting; experience with bathing, oral care and personal hygiene)

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
May provide constant observation of the patient and notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety.
Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors.
Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to policies and procedures.
Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification.
Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.