CNA - Medsurg - Full time - Nights

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Union, MS

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 with co-workers, patients, families, visitors, and multidisciplinary teams; performs duties 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 the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and conduct to the patient population, including respecting privacy and requesting permission before procedures or services. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s compliance and privacy program. Duties may change and may include other related tasks as assigned. This is a full-time night-shift position. The work is in a patient-care area and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as medium work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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 with 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 perform medium work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within verified skills.
Help maintain patient safety, including providing constant observation when needed, reporting changes in patient behavior or status, and intervening as appropriate.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs.
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, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission.
Perform duties delegated by nursing staff and follow policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.