CNA – Transplant Stepdown: Compassionate Caregiver

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient status, and communicate needs to the care team.

Prior hospital and telemetry experience is preferred, with required Louisiana CNA certification and BLS/CPI within 60 days. Highlights include sign-on bonus and a collaborative, patient-centered environment that emphasizes safety, privacy, and high-quality care

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain patient safety.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to support care delivery.

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 patient ages.
• Communicates patient care needs with patients, families and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Completes documentation of patient tasks.
• Adapts communication and care to prepare patients for procedures and respects privacy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient safety

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient status, and communicate needs to the care team.

Prior hospital and telemetry experience is preferred, with required Louisiana CNA certification and BLS/CPI within 60 days. Highlights include sign-on bonus and a collaborative, patient-centered environment that emphasizes safety, privacy, and high-quality care