CNA - OMC - Jeff Hwy - Oncology Acute - Full Time Days

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This job works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. The CNA may provide constant observation, notify nursing personnel of changes in a patient's behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety. The role communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The CNA assists with the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within scope of practice, helps maintain a clean and safe patient-care environment, completes documentation of patient-related tasks, and adapts care and communication to the needs of the patient population. The position is based in a patient-care setting and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

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 from hire.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels.
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 exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; stooping, bending, reaching, grabbing, and standing for prolonged periods.
Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within scope of practice.
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.
Maintain professional certifications and technical knowledge.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Provide constant patient observation when needed, report changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.