CERT NURSING ASSISTANT - TELEMETRY WEST

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for Telemetry West in Hammond, LA. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under nursing supervision and perform one-on-one patient observations to ensure safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or Nursing Assistant program completion, with potential consideration for students in first semester clinical rotation. Expect three 12‑hour day shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, within a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, GED, or completion of a Nursing Assistant program.
• Enrollment in a nursing assistant program with first semester clinical rotation completed may be considered.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in age-specific criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for safety.
• Maintain unit neatness and cleanliness and assist with plan of care.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventory and report deficiencies.
• Attend in-service programs and unit meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant program

Job description

CERT NURSING ASSISTANT - TELEMETRY WEST - 13839

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

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Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: Full Time Day Shift; 0645-1915Must work three 12-hour shifts a week; includes rotating weekends and 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

Licensure/Certification/Registration: 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within any clinical area under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• 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.