Compassionate CNA: Elevate Patient Care & Safety

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work under a licensed nurse, delivering basic patient care and monitoring patient safety.

You will assist with plan of care, maintain a clean environment, document tasks, and communicate with patients and team; certification requirements apply; flexible schedule.

The role supports patient comfort and safety and requires compliance with policies; hospital environment with telemetry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA certified
• BLS required within 30 days of hire
• CPI required within 30 days of hire
• Strong computer and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Supports plan of care as delegated by staff nurse
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment
• Provides basic patient care appropriate to patient ages
• Communicates care needs with patients, families and team
• Completes documentation of patient tasks
• Adapts communication to patient population
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Computers & documentation

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) within 30 days

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to work under a licensed nurse, delivering basic patient care and monitoring patient safety.

You will assist with plan of care, maintain a clean environment, document tasks, and communicate with patients and team; certification requirements apply; flexible schedule.

The role supports patient comfort and safety and requires compliance with policies; hospital environment with telemetry experience preferred.