CNA - Medsurg/Tele - Ochsner Baptist - F/T

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant 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 effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and multidisciplinary teams; performs functions delegated by nursing staff; and follows applicable policies and procedures. The role supports the nurse-delegated plan of care within the employee’s verified skills, maintains a clean and safe patient-care environment, provides care suited to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other needs of patients in the assigned area, and documents patient-related tasks. The CNA adapts interactions and explanations to the patient population and respects patient privacy. Other related duties may be assigned. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This position is performed in a patient-care area and involves direct patient contact and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The work is classified as Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

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 in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 verified skills.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient-care area.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs and ages.
Communicate patient-care needs effectively with patients, families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation of patient-related tasks.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, respecting privacy and adapting introductions, explanations, requests for permission, and communication style.
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 functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.