CNA Lead - OLGMC 9C Med Tele - Full Time (Nights)

Ochsner Health System; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a CNA Lead for the 9C Med Tele unit on the night shift. This full-time position supports daily living activities under RN supervision, mentors other CNAs, and helps maintain a safe, organized patient care area on a busy unit in Louisiana.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, Louisiana CNA certification with SNF renewal every 2 years, and BLS. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Louisiana CNA certification; SNF renewal every 2 years.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plan of care under supervision of RN.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care area and units.
• Provide ADL support and daily living activities.
• Document patient information and care tasks accurately.
• Lead and mentor CNA team on unit as assigned.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Windows

Job description

CNA Lead - OLGMC 9C Med Tele - Full Time (Nights)

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.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job performs a variety of basic care services related to activities of daily living under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Acts as a role model for their team and assists the nursing staff in providing patient care according to hospital policies and procedures. Accepts assignments on other units when necessary. Assists in maintaining a clean, well-organized and adequately stocked patient care unit.

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.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job performs a variety of basic care services related to activities of daily living under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Acts as a role model for their team and assists the nursing staff in providing patient care according to hospital policies and procedures. Accepts assignments on other units when necessary. Assists in maintaining a clean, well-organized and adequately stocked patient care unit.

Shift

6:45pm-7:15am

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred- Acute care hospital experience and specific experience in the clinical services

Certifications

Required - Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) and (Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) requires renewal every 2 years

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.




• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.




• Excellent organizational skills




• Excellent time management skills

Job Duties

• Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.




• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.




• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, 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.




• Maintains professional certifications and technical knowledge.




• Provides leadership and assists with the development of Certified Nursing Assistant.




• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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.