CNA - Observation Unit: Flexible Schedule & Patient Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses with basic patient care, monitor patient safety, and communicate effectively with patients, families and staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, an active Louisiana CNA certification, and BLS from the American Heart Association.

Preferred are hospital and telemetry experience; strong computer and data-entry skills; and adherence to privacy and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Louisiana CNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Comfortable with data entry and basic computer use.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care area.
• Provides basic patient care based on physical, psycho/social, educational and safety needs.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Maintains professional certifications and knowledge, and adheres to policies.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and privacy expectations.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Windows applications

Patient safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Louisiana CNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

Windows OS

EHR documentation

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses with basic patient care, monitor patient safety, and communicate effectively with patients, families and staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, an active Louisiana CNA certification, and BLS from the American Heart Association.

Preferred are hospital and telemetry experience; strong computer and data-entry skills; and adherence to privacy and