Nursing Assistant - 5N (Med Surg)

Opelousas General Health System • Opelousas, LA

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About The Position

This is a full-time position available from 6am to 6pm. Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, the role involves performing routine duties in caring for patients ranging from infants to geriatric individuals, as well as maintaining the unit.

Requirements

• Completion of a state-approved CNA program required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer, and fax machine.
• Experience in computer order entry.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation.
• Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned.
• Documents and maintains data or patient’s record.
• Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural/spiritual needs.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department, and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Performs related work as required.
• Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits as detailed in the provided benefits document.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees