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

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

10d

About The Position

Works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. May provide constant patient observation, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain safety. Communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; and follows policies and procedures.

Supports the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within verified skills. Maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs of patients in assigned areas, communicates care needs with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams, and documents patient-related tasks. Adapts communication and behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The position is in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical classification is Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. 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) 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 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 meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including lifting or moving objects at the stated frequency and force levels.
• Ability to work in a patient-care environment with occupational exposure risks including blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital and telemetry experience.
• Three months of personal-care experience in a home or clinical setting, such as sitter services or personal care in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or hospital, including bathing, oral care, and personal hygiene.
• High school diploma or equivalent is listed as preferred education as well as required minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within the scope of skills verification.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and ages.
• Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and employer policies.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED