Compassionate Care Assistant — Grow Your Purpose

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with care plans, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating patient needs to the team.

Required are a Louisiana CNA license, high school diploma, and BLS certification. Prior hospital/telemetry exposure is preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient privacy in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification required (Louisiana).
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• Hospital and telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
• Communicate patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation of patient related tasks.
• Maintain professional certifications and technical knowledge.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (Louisiana)

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with care plans, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating patient needs to the team.

Required are a Louisiana CNA license, high school diploma, and BLS certification. Prior hospital/telemetry exposure is preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient privacy in a dynamic setting.