CNA - Orthopedic - Night shift

Ochsner Health • Meridian, MS

3d

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 coworkers, patients, families, and visitors; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; and follows applicable policies and procedures.

The position supports the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse and within the CNA’s verified skills. It provides care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, documents patient-related tasks, and adapts communication and conduct to the patient population. The employee must comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may change and may include other related assignments.

This is a patient-care role with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Depending on duties, there may also be exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The posting identifies the role as a night-shift position and notes that flexible scheduling may include 24/7, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability.

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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting 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, which may include 24/7 coverage, 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 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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Provide constant observation when assigned, report changes in patient behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety.
• Perform duties delegated by nursing staff, follow policies and procedures, and complete other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct; report known or suspected compliance, privacy, or safety concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed