Certified Nursing Assistant 7a-7p

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care and comfort. In this vital role, you will assist with daily patient activities, monitor vital signs, and ensure a clean and safe environment. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through advanced practices. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• CNA licensure needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and ensure comfort.
• Document vital signs and report any changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a safe and clean healthcare environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nursing Assistant assists with patient cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

1. Patient Care
2. Properly identifies patient by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions.
3. Obtains and documents vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations) and LMP. Expediently reports any unusual incidents or observed changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate personnel.
4. Ensures confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA regulations.
5. Greet each patient with direct eye contact, introduce yourself and explain to patient what you are about to do.
6. Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
7. Performs CLIA waived testing as ordered and documents.
8. Quality
9. Participates in quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to gathering and trending data and actively supporting process changes that foster improved quality of care and process.
10. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic healthcare environment by cleaning rooms and equipment, preparing for sterilization and disinfection, promptly reporting damaged equipment and other problems to appropriate personnel, and efficiently handling linen and supplies.
11. Understands and adheres to corporate compliance procedures, accrediting bodies standards, and the ethical and religious directives when providing care.
12. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently to ensure efficient operations and high-quality services.
13. Strives to improve personal performance through participation in staff educational programs, continuing education, and skill training.
14. Coordination of Care
15. Coordinates patient flow to ensure physician efficiency, including managing the patient schedule and wait times.
16. Checks refrigerator temperature daily, if assigned, and cleans refrigerator as assigned, documenting accordingly.
17. Performs CLIA waived testing controls daily, if assigned, and checks for expiration on bottles.
18. Monitors oxygen tank levels; notifies clinic manager when replacement is needed.
19. Other Duties As Assigned
20. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Education - High School
• Experience - Communication And Customer Service Skills
• Licensure - CNA

About Us

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading healthcare innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi, committed to providing high-quality, safe care through advanced technology and research. Founded in 1911, our mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry emphasizes compassion and service to those in need.