Patient Care Technician/CNA - OMC- Cardia Stepdown Unit -full time- DAYS

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This job works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care. The technician may provide constant observation, notify nursing personnel of changes in a patient’s behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene as needed to maintain patient safety. The role communicates with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors, performs functions delegated by nursing staff, and follows applicable policies and procedures. The position is in the Cardia Stepdown Unit at OMC and is full-time on days. A sign-on bonus is available. The work is performed in a patient care area and involves direct patient contact, possible contact with specimens, and occupational risks from communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting or moving objects as described in the posting, and to stoop, bend, reach, grab, use manual dexterity, and stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in an environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the plan of care as delegated by staff nurses and within scope of practice.
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.
Maintain professional certifications and technical knowledge.
Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, appropriately introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Provide patient observation when needed, report changes in behavior or status to nursing personnel, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
Perform functions delegated by nursing staff and adhere to policies and procedures.