CNA- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Part Time Nights

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The CNA works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and deliver basic patient care. The role may include constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes in a patient’s behavior or status, communicating when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows policies and procedures.

This is a part-time position scheduled for two 12-hour night shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with rotating weekends. The CNA supports the plan of care within the scope of verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient care environment, provides age-appropriate care, communicates patient care needs, and documents patient-related tasks. The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

• Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association 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 presenting 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.

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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Observe patients as needed, report changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, communicate when leaving the room, and intervene as necessary to maintain patient safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed