CNA Lead - OLGMC 9W Med Tele - Full Time (Days)

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in patient care within a hospital setting. You will perform basic care tasks under RN supervision, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and accurate documentation while communicating effectively with patients and the care team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification with SNF renewal every 2 years, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification and SNF renewal every 2 years; BLS from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care area.
• Provide patient care appropriate to patient age and needs.
• Communicate patient care needs to patients, families, and staff including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient-related tasks and maintain professional certifications.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Data entry

Job description

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, and innovate. We believe 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 6:45am - 7:15pm

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

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

Certifications

• Required - Current state of practice 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the wei