CNA- OLGMC 8S Med Surg- Part Time Days

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, 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, alerting nursing personnel to changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs tasks delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position is part-time and scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with rotating weekends. The CNA supports the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse and within verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides age-appropriate care, communicates patient needs, and documents patient-related tasks. Duties also include adapting communication and care to the patient population and performing other related duties as assigned. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Work takes place in a patient-care area and involves direct patient contact and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The role 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

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 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 meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including the stated lifting and exertion requirements.

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 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 of patients 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, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Provide constant patient observation when needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.