CNA - MedSurg/ICU FT days

Ochsner Health • Bay St. Louis, MS

2d

About The Position

The CNA 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 of patients, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, families, visitors, and multidisciplinary teams, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows policies and procedures.

The position supports the plan of care within the scope of verified skills, helps maintain a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy and explaining services or procedures appropriately. Additional duties may be assigned. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• Current state-of-practice certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification 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, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, frequently exerting 10 to 25 pounds, and constantly exerting up to 10 pounds to move objects.
• Ability to work in a patient-care setting with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

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 of patients 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, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
• 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 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 or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed