Nursing Assistant- Full Time- 7a-7p

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Supervisor with a focus on patient care. Responsibilities include providing physical care, collecting patient data, and collaborating with staff for coordinated care.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with preferred experience as a Nursing Assistant, CPR certification, and basic computer skills. This position demands strong communication abilities and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred; prior experience as a Nursing Assistant can substitute.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program is a plus.
• CPR certification preferred and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Collect and communicate patient condition data.
• Participate in best practices for patient care.

Skills

Communication with patients

Basic computer skills

Decision making skills

Physical patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

Supervisor

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education and Work Experience

• High school graduate/GED preferred. Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute to the education requirement.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
• May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.