CNA- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Full 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, 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, and visitors, performs tasks delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position supports the nurse’s plan of care within the CNA’s verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served, communicates care needs with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and conduct to the patient population and performs other related duties as assigned. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This is a full-time days position with three 12-hour shifts per week, scheduled from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., including rotating weekends. Work takes place in a patient-care area and includes direct patient contact and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification, to be obtained within 60 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 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 force requirements.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Support the plan of care as delegated by staff nurses and within verified skills.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria 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 needs of the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Observe patients as assigned, 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 adhere to policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.