Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bayou-Bend-Health-System; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Bend Health System in Louisiana seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, compassionate personal care in the MED SURG unit under supervision. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vitals, and support the nursing staff to maintain a safe, dignified patient environment.

This full-time role requires Louisiana CNA certification and BLS, with successful completion of the facility skills checklist within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic nursing assistant procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Foundational knowledge of medical terminology and care directives.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in patient status and escalate to licensed staff.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Current Louisiana CNA certification is required.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire.
• Must complete facility skills checklist within 90 days and annually thereafter.
• Duties support departmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, personal hygiene) while preserving patient dignity.
• Measure, record, and report vitals and patient weight promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and ensure call lights and items are within reach.
• Distribute meals, assist with feeding, and document dietary intake and I&O.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to Charge Nurse or RN; enter data into EHR.
• Follow infection control, hand hygiene, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed.

Skills

Nursing basics

Patient communication

Emergency awareness

Education

Louisiana CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direct supervision of the Department Director, House Supervisor, or Charge Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality, compassionate personal care to patients. The CNA assists the nursing staff by performing essential clinical support duties, maintaining a safe and clean patient environment, and ensuring the comfort, dignity, and safety of all patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene, while consistently preserving patient dignity.
• Measures, records, and reports vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and patient weight accurately and promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Assists with patient mobility, including turning, positioning, transferring, and ambulating patients safely using proper body mechanics and assistive lift devices.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient environment by changing linens, clearing clutter, and ensuring call lights and personal items are within the patient’s reach.
• Distributes meals and snacks, assists patients with feeding as needed, and accurately measures and documents dietary intake and fluid intake/output (I&O).
• Observes and promptly reports any changes in a patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to the Charge Nurse or supervising RN. Accrues and enters precise data into the electronic health record (EHR) where applicable.
• Adheres strictly to infection control practices, hand hygiene protocols, patient safety initiatives, and facility confidentiality/HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Performs additional departmental tasks, handles equipment setups, and assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing assistant procedures, standard patient care workflows, and emergency response awareness.
• Possesses strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
• Possesses a foundational knowledge of common medical terminology and abbreviations required to understand care directives.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in patient status and exhibit the sound judgment necessary to elevate concerns to licensed nursing staff immediately.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task efficiently, and remain calm and organized in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• “Current” unrestricted Louisiana Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA) is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Must successfully complete the facility skills checklist within ninety (90) days of employment and on an annual basis in conjunction with the Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support departmental objectives

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health Systemto provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law. This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.

Drug Testing

Bayou Bend Health Systemis an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.

Job Information

Department: 005 - MED SURG
This is a full time position