Nursing Assistant – Full Time – 7p-7a

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide safe, patient-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and efficient use of charting systems.

You will support daily living activities, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality care within a busy hospital setting in Lake Charles.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; GED acceptable.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Monitor and report vital signs and patient data to staff.
• Document patient information using charting systems.
• Collaborate with unit staff for coordinated care.
• Follow safety policies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication with patients

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school graduate

Nursing Assistant Training Program

CPR certified

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed NurseSUPERVISION Reports directly to Nurse Manager andor Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functionsProvides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed NursePerforms or assists patient with activities of daily living showering bathing dressing feeding activityCommunicates abnormal variances of data vital signs pain etc to appropriate staffCollects information regarding patientpatient condition vital signs intake and output food intakeConsistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasksParticipates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles hourly rounding bedside reporting Service Excellence and the use of the white boardsCollaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient careUtilizes unit specific equipment competentlyCompetently performs unit specific proceduresIs knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI planMakes suggestionsrecommendations for improved operationsFollows established hospitaldepartment safety policiesUnderstands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patientsindividuals bring to interactionsThe 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 graduateGED preferred Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute to the education requirementGraduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferredCPR certified preferredBasic computer skillsAbility to communicate professionally with patient family peers and medical personnel; ability to exercise independent judgmentRequires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change be decisive and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability

Physical DemandsWork Environment

Work requires a variety of physical activities including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time Ability to work weekendsMust be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non emergent situations May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patientsMust be able to exchange accurate information with patient family peers and medical personnelReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsExperience Memorial is more than a slogan its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members As a nationally certified Great Place to Work at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well being and professional growth of our employees Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued your growth is nurtured and your success is celebrated Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System Great Place To Work