Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg - PRN - Night Shift - Chabert Campus

Ochsner Health; Houma (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health in Houma, LA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with basic care, monitor patient status, and ensure patient safety while communicating effectively with the care team.

Applicants must have CNA certification and BLS, CPI within 30 days, and be flexible with shifts, including nights and weekends.

Formación

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• KSAs: Proficiency in computers, effective verbal and written communication, strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Responsabilidades

• Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provides care based on patient age and safety criteria as appropriate.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Completes documentation of patient-related tasks.
• Adapts communication and explanations to the patient population and obtains permissions.

Conocimientos

Communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Role Summary

This job works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. May provide constant observation of the patient and notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors. Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Reports any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Preferred: Hospital and telemetry experience.
• Certifications: Required: Current state of practice Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA); Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire; Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.