CNA | Compassionate Caregiver with Flexible Shifts

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will help maintain safety, cleanliness, and accurate documentation in a patient care area and communicate effectively with patients and care teams.

Required CNA certification with BLS and CPI to be obtained within 30 days of hire; High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Availability for flexible scheduling and telecommunication support are valued.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
• Preferred: Hospital and telemetry experience.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Computers & software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will help maintain safety, cleanliness, and accurate documentation in a patient care area and communicate effectively with patients and care teams.

Required CNA certification with BLS and CPI to be obtained within 30 days of hire; High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Availability for flexible scheduling and telecommunication support are valued.