Nursing Assistant - Part Time

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide physical patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

• Demonstrate competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
• Provide physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicate abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
• Collect information regarding patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Consistently utilize basic decision‑making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Participate in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of white boards.
• Collaborate with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilize unit‑specific equipment competently.
• Competently perform unit‑specific procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of and actively participate in implementation of the Unit PI plan.
• Make suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Understand and appropriately respond to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

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.

• High school graduate/GED preferred; prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute for 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, decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

• 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‑emergency 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 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.