CNA Med Surg FT

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefit plan

Participation in state pension plan

Dental, vision, life insurance, disability

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for our Med Surg unit. Candidates will interact with patients while providing care based on their physical and psycho/social needs. A high school diploma and experience as a CNA are preferred.

The role offers competitive benefits including a great medical plan and participation in a state pension plan. If you value a supportive work environment and patient care, apply today!

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred.
• 1 year previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Identifies patient and family education needs.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.

Skills

Patient interaction skills

Understanding of nursing principles

Ability to function in a team

Education

High School diploma

1 year experience as a CNA

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant in our Med Surg unit. The CNA is responsible for effectively interacting with the patient, significant others and other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. They will also use the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria for the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

Education / Skills / Experience

• High School graduate preferred.
• 1 year previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.

Schedules

• Fulltime
• PRN
• Relief

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates education needs according to the age of the patients.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Consistently lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.

Competitive Benefits

• Great medical benefit plan
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!