Nursing Assistant - Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, charting, and collaborating with unit staff to ensure coordinated patient care. The position also requires participation in best practices, utilization of unit-specific equipment and procedures, and adherence to safety policies. The Nursing Assistant must be knowledgeable about and participate in the unit's PI plan, making suggestions for improved operations. Understanding and responding to cultural variables in professional and patient interactions is also essential. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate/GED preferred
• Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute to the education requirement.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program
• CPR certified

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED