CERT NURSING ASSISTANT - MEDICINE UNIT FLOOR 2

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Medicine Unit Floor 2. This full‑time role works 6:45 pm–7:15 am, three shifts per week with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

The CNA will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and support safety, cleanliness, and compassionate care throughout the unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required.
• Enrollment in a nursing assistant program with first-semester clinical rotation completed may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care for patients and participate in care planning.
• Maintain unit cleanliness and patient room tidiness.
• Demonstrate competency in age-specific criteria as applicable.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventories and report deficiencies.
• Attend in-service programs and participate in unit meetings.
• Maintain clear, confidential communication with patients, families and staff.
• Adhere to attendance and dress code and keep employment records current.
• Follow Compliance Program and safety guidelines; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program completion

Job description

CERT NURSING ASSISTANT - MEDICINE UNIT FLOOR 2 - 13662

US:LA:Hammond | Patient Care Support | Full Time

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Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, 3 shifts per week, every other weekend, rotating holidays

Exempt: No

Summary:

Provide direct and indirect patient care within any clinical area under the supervision of a licensed nurse.Provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of maintaining patient safety.

Other information:

Education:

High school diploma, GED, or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required. Enrollment in a nursing assistant program with first semester clinical rotation completed may also be considered.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Louisiana is required.

Physical Demands:

Strength: Medium
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently

• 1. Assist with nursing care of the patients.
  • A. Assist with the plan of care for each patient.
  • B. Assist with the maintenance of quality care.
  • C. Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of the unit as whole as well as individual patient rooms.
  • D. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.
• 2. Assist in maintaining supply inventory.
  • A. Inspects storage areas for adequate supplies and report deficiencies.
  • B. Pick up, deliver and store supplies in appropriate place.
• 3. Participate in educational programs.
  • A. Attend in-service programs as provided.
  • B. Attend unit meetings.
• 4, Maintain satisfactory communications
  • .A. Demonstrate clear and accurate lines of communications
  • .B. Demonstrate listening and understanding with verbal and non-verbal responses.
  • .C. Demonstrate accuracy in verbal communication.
  • .D. Maintain confidentiality of patient and Hospital.
  • .E. Extend courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
  • .F. Offer assistance and/or instructions to patients, physicians, families and co-workers in a courteous and attentive manner.
• 5. Maintain and employment record in accordance with Hospital policies.
  • A. Demonstrated professional manner in work setting.
  • B. Comply with attendance policies.
  • C. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
• 6. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• 7. Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital safety.
  • A. Knowledge of all Hospital safety codes and performs duties during both drills and actual emergencies.
  • B. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
• 8. Perform other duties as required.