Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac Stepdown - **SIGN ON BONUS**
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac Stepdown - **SIGN ON BONUS**
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Job Description
Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!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.
Education
Required -High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Required -None.
Preferred- Hospital and telemetry experience.
Certifications
Required -Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses Assistant (CNA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
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 and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications various software packages specific to role and keyboard
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Job Duties
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.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
