CNA Medical ICU - Jefferson Hwy NIGHTS

This job works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. May provide constant observation of the patient and notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety. Communicates effectively with co‑workers, patients, family, and visitors.

Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to 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 the company’s discretion.

• Preferred – High School diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred – Hospital and telemetry experience.

• Required – 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.
• Required – 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).

• 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.

• 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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• Work duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area and directly with patients or specimens that could contain communicable diseases, with occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
• Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer 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. 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.