CNA Sitter- OLGMC Sitter Pool- Full Time Nights

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

3d•Onsite

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 CNA Sitter 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 patient safety. The role communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; and follows policies and procedures. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with rotating weekends. The position supports the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse and within verified skills. Duties include maintaining a clean and safe patient-care environment, providing care appropriate to patients’ needs and ages, communicating care needs with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams, and documenting patient-related tasks. The employee adapts their approach to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style. Other related duties may be assigned. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare environment. The physical work is classified as medium work, involving exertion of 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

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 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 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.

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 skills verification.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to the ages served.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff members, and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Observe patients as needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.