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

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

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 patient behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain safety. The role communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows policies and procedures. The position assists with the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within scope of practice; maintains a clean, safe patient-care environment; provides care suited to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs and ages; communicates patient-care needs with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams; and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA maintains professional certifications and technical knowledge and adapts interactions to each patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style. Other related duties may be assigned. This role requires medium physical work, including exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The employee must be able to stoop, bend, reach, grab, use manual dexterity, and stand for prolonged periods. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used. The role requires a flexible schedule, potentially including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste in a healthcare setting.

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.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
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 stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and use manual dexterity.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, potentially including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

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 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.
Maintain professional certifications and technical knowledge.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting 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 patient safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.