CNA PRN (Nights) - Elmwood Orthopedic Hospital

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, believing that every achievement is due to dedicated employees. This CNA PRN role works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to ensure patient safety and deliver basic patient care. Responsibilities include constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes, intervening to maintain safety, and effective communication with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. The role involves performing all functions delegated by the nurse staff while adhering to 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. Recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years, and No. 1 for kids for three years, Ochsner Health inspires healthier lives and stronger communities. In 2023, it served over 1.5 million people from across the nation and 65 countries, supported by more than 38,000 team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Hospital and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, 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.
• Maintains professional certifications and technical knowledge.
• 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.
• Complies with the Ochsner Health System 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees