Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN Days

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital; Louisiana; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital in New Orleans, LA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Responsibilities include vital signs, personal care, feeding, mobility, and transport.

The role requires active CNA licensure in Louisiana or equivalent and BLS certification, with preference for high school diploma and prior hospital experience. PRN schedule features 12-hour day shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain BLS certification within first 90 days of employment.
• Active CNA license in the state of Louisiana is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily activities (bathing, oral hygiene, etc.).
• Deliver meals and assist with feeding and document intake.
• Turn and position immobile patients; participate in mobility program.
• Respond to patient call lights and perform tasks that support patient well-being.
• Transport patients to treatment areas as needed.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient care & hygiene

Mobility assistance

Documentation & charting

Education

Active Louisiana CNA license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hospital Name: Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: PRN - 12 Hour Shifts - Day Shift 7:00a-7:00p

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

• Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
• Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
• Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
• Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Must have active CNA license in the state

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Hospital experience