Compassionate CNA — Night Patient Care & Safety

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support basic patient care under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with patient safety, document tasks, and communicate needs with patients, families, and staff.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; Louisiana CNA certification; BLS and CPI within 60 days of hire. The role requires flexibility to cover a 6:45PM–7:15AM shift and collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supports plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient care area.
• Provides patient care per age-specific needs and safety criteria.
• Communicates needs effectively with patients and staff.
• Completes documentation of patient tasks.

Skills

Computers

Verbal & written comms

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support basic patient care under licensed nurse supervision. You will assist with patient safety, document tasks, and communicate needs with patients, families, and staff.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; Louisiana CNA certification; BLS and CPI within 60 days of hire. The role requires flexibility to cover a 6:45PM–7:15AM shift and collaboration across care teams.