CNA - Telemetry - Days

Ochsner LSU Health System • Monroe, LA

1d

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, reporting changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates with co-workers, patients, families, visitors, and multidisciplinary teams; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; follows policies and procedures; and documents patient-related tasks. Care is provided according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, with appropriate adaptation to the patient population. The CNA also maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may change and the job description is not exhaustive. The role is based in a patient-care environment and includes routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varied audiences.
• 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 the staff nurse and within verified skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
• Provide care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients served.
• Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff, 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, and requesting permissions.
• Observe patients as needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
• Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED