Inpatient Telemetry CNA — Compassionate Care

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support licensed nurses and help deliver safe, patient-centered care. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patients, and communicate needs effectively with patients and families in a collaborative team setting.

Preferred qualifications include High School diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, BLS and CPI within 30 days of hire, and hospital/telemetry experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Hospital and telemetry experience preferred.
• CNA certification current/active; BLS within 30 days of hire; CPI within 30 days of hire.

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 the ages of patients served.
• Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy respect and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Computers

Communication

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support licensed nurses and help deliver safe, patient-centered care. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patients, and communicate needs effectively with patients and families in a collaborative team setting.

Preferred qualifications include High School diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, BLS and CPI within 30 days of hire, and hospital/telemetry experience.