CNA - Medsurg/Tele - Ochsner Baptist - F/T

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

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 or when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, 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 patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and approach to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This role is performed in a healthcare patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Physical demands are classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

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 in 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 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 staff nurses and within the scope of verified skills.
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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Provide constant patient observation when required, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and follow policies and procedures.
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 concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.