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About the Role

This role works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The position may involve constant patient observation, notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status, intervening as needed to maintain safety, and communicating effectively with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. The role also involves performing delegated tasks and adhering to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification.
Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas.
Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams.
Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Reports any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Requirements

Current state of practice Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
Occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Potential occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Skills

Patient safety
Basic patient care
Patient observation
Effective communication
Computer proficiency
Software proficiency
Web-based application proficiency
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Flexible work schedule adaptability

Location

On-site

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Preferred - Hospital and telemetry experience

Education Level

Preferred - High School diploma or equivalent

About the Company

Ochsner Health has been serving communities since 1942 with a commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.
The company values its dedicated employees and their contributions to patient care and achievements.
Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.