CNA - OAGH Med Surg - PRN

Ochsner Health•Crowley, 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 patient observation, reporting changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, notifying them when leaving the room, and intervening as needed to maintain safety. The CNA communicates with coworkers, patients, families, and visitors and performs duties delegated by nursing staff in accordance with policies and procedures. The position supports the plan of care within the CNA’s verified scope of skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care suited to the needs and ages of patients served, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts communication and conduct to each patient population, including respecting privacy and seeking permission as appropriate. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. This job involves 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 position is classified as Medium Work, with stated exertion requirements of 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 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 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.

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 skills verification.
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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permission.
Observe patients as needed, notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient 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, patient or employee safety concerns, privacy concerns, and other compliance-related issues.