Lead CNA: Hands-On Patient Care Team Leader

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

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.