Nursing Assistant- PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide physical patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. You will work with the unit tech and nurses to maintain a safe, clean environment and ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include stocking the med room, infant cribs, and epidural carts; communicating abnormal vital signs to staff; assisting with labor and delivery areas; participating in huddles, AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and Service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA program preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred; basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Stock medication room, infant cribs and epidural carts with supplies.
• Communicates abnormal vital signs and other data to appropriate staff.
• Uses basic decision-making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Sets up ready rooms for labor, C-section, undelivered and surgical patients.
• Participates in huddles, AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and Service Excellence.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Training Program

CPR certification

Job description

• The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Works together, with Unit tech, nurse, ob tech to maintain cleanliness of the unit to include cleaning equipment for patient use.
• Stock medication room, infant cribs and epidural carts as needed with supplies.
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
• Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Sets up and communicates ready rooms for labor, C-section, undelivered and surgical patients.
• Participates in the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: huddles, AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.

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.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s 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.