CNA - OALH Med Surg - Full Time Day

Ochsner Health•Jennings, LA

18h

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 patient observation, reporting changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, notifying them when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates with coworkers, patients, families, visitors, and multidisciplinary teams; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the plan of care within the CNA’s verified scope of skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and conduct to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves appropriately, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Other related duties may be assigned. This position is based in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The job description notes that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, to be obtained within 60 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.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Telemetry experience.

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 based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to patients served in assigned areas.
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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission.
Observe patients as needed, report changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, notify them when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.