LEAD CNA

Intensive-Specialty-Hospital-; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA & FSA Options

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Critical Illness & Life Insurance

Night & Weekend Shift Differentials

Overtime Opportunities

Comfortable Staffing Ratios

8-Hour Shifts

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Appreciation Events

Team-Focused Work Environment

Job summary

Intensive Specialty Hospital is seeking a Lead CNA to step into a leadership role while continuing direct patient care. You will help organize CNA/PCT workflow, support staff, and ensure safe, compassionate care across Bossier City and Pierremont/Shreveport campuses.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, team leadership, and maintaining staffing with 8-hour shifts and flexible scheduling. Louisiana CNA and BLS certifications are required, with 1–2 years of CNA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Louisiana CNA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of CNA experience; hospital/LTAC experience preferred.
• Strong attendance and dependability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize patient-care needs and assist with unit workflow.
• Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Organize CNA/PCT assignments and workflow.
• Participate in shift report and walking rounds.
• Provide hands-on patient care and assist with ADLs.
• Ensure timely vital signs, hygiene, toileting, repositioning, rounding, and other duties.
• Reinforce Q2-hour rounding/turning and fall-prevention expectations.
• Monitor completion of assigned CNA/PCT responsibilities.
• Assist and support CNA/PCT staff when patient-care needs increase.
• Communicate patient-care, safety, staffing, or performance concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Assist with orienting and supporting new CNA/PCT staff.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and excellent patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Louisiana CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

LEAD CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Bossier City & Pierremont/Shreveport Campuses

$1,200 SIGN-ON BONUS

Life is all about choices... Why choose Intensive Specialty Hospital?

Are you an experienced CNA who is ready to step into a leadership role while still providing hands-on patient care?

Intensive Specialty Hospital is seeking dependable, motivated, and experienced Lead CNAs for our Bossier and Pierremont campuses.

Our Lead CNAs work alongside the nursing team to help organize CNA/PCT workflow, support staff, promote accountability, and make sure our patients receive the safe, compassionate care they deserve.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• HSA & FSA Options

• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness & Life Insurance

• Night & Weekend Shift Differentials

• Overtime Opportunities

• Comfortable Staffing Ratios

• 8-Hour Shifts

• Flexible Scheduling

• Employee Appreciation Events

• Team-Focused Work Environment

About Intensive Specialty Hospital

Intensive Specialty Hospital is a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital serving Northwest Louisiana. Our services include complex medical care, cardiopulmonary and respiratory care, ventilator management, complex wound care, rehabilitation, geriatric psychiatry, adult detox, and other specialty services.

Working at ISH provides an excellent opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, strengthen your clinical skills, and grow into a healthcare leadership role.

Lead CNA Responsibilities

The Lead CNA is a working lead position and remains actively involved in direct patient care while helping support the CNA/PCT team.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with organizing CNA/PCT assignments and workflow.

• Participate in shift report and walking rounds.

• Provide hands-on patient care and assist with ADLs.

• Ensure timely vital signs, hygiene, toileting, repositioning, rounding, and other assigned patient-care duties.

• Reinforce Q2-hour rounding/turning and fall-prevention expectations.

• Monitor completion of assigned CNA/PCT responsibilities.

• Assist and support CNA/PCT staff when patient-care needs increase.

• Immediately communicate patient-care, safety, staffing, or performance concerns to the Charge Nurse.

• Assist with orienting and supporting new CNA/PCT staff.

• Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and excellent patient care.

The Lead CNA leads by example. This is not a desk position-you will be visible, involved, and working alongside your team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Current Louisiana CNA certification.

• Current BLS certification.

• Minimum 1-2 years of CNA experience; hospital/LTAC experience preferred.

• Strong attendance and dependability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork.

• Ability to prioritize patient-care needs and assist with unit workflow.

• Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused attitude.

What We're Looking For

We want a Lead CNA who is willing to step up, help the team, hold high standards, communicate concerns, and lead from the floor.

At ISH, leadership isn't about a title.

Set the example. Support your team. Protect your patients. Get the job done.

Locations:
Bossier City, Louisiana
Pierremont Campus - Shreveport, Louisiana