Nursing Assistant - 4N (Med Surg/Ortho/Peds)

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join their compassionate team. This full-time position involves caring for patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, ensuring their comfort and hygiene while assisting nursing staff. The role emphasizes effective communication, clinical competence, and the ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and well-being, making a difference in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about healthcare and patient advocacy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CNA certification and CPR required for patient care roles.
• High School Diploma preferred for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and patient hygiene.
• Document patient data and maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Competence

Confidentiality Maintenance

Stress Management

Education

Certificate of a state-approved CNA program

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer

Copy Machine

Intercom System

Fax Machine

Job description

Full time CNA position (6A-6P or 6P-6A) and CNA/Unit Secretary position (7A-7P) available.

Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, performs routine duties in caring for infants through geriatric patients’ needs and unit maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation.
• Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned.
• Documents and maintains data or patient’s record.
• Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural / spiritual.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Performs related work as required.
• Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Education: Certificate of a state-approved CNA program, High School Diploma preferred.

License/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant certification and CPR required.

Additional experience preferred:

• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.
• Experience in computer order entry.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Effectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions.