Certified Nursing Assistant - MedSurg/Tele - As Needed (PRN) 12 Hour Overnight Shift St. Bernard Parish Hospital - Chalmette
About the position This job works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care. May provide constant observation of the patient and notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety. Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, family and visitors. They perform all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adhere to the policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion. Responsibilities • Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice. • Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. • Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, 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. • Maintains professional certifications and technical knowledge. • 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. • 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. • Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent. • Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses' Assistant (CNA). • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills. • Excellent time management skills. Nice-to-haves • Hospital and telemetry experience. Apply tot his job