Certified Nursing Assistant

Description:

Ochsner Health, one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its OLGMC 8T Post-Operative Unit in Lafayette, LA on a part-time evening basis. Since its founding in 1942, Ochsner has remained committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in healthcare, with every success attributed to its dedicated employees.

As a CNA in the Post-Operative Unit, you will play a vital role in supporting patient safety and providing essential care under the direct supervision of licensed nurses. This role involves direct patient interaction, maintaining a safe and clean care environment, and ensuring patient well-being during recovery after surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with nursing staff to deliver basic patient care in accordance with care plans.

• Provide constant observation of patients, reporting any changes in behavior or condition promptly.

• Assist patients with daily living activities while ensuring dignity, respect, and privacy.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment in patient care areas.

• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Complete accurate documentation of patient-related activities and care.

• Adapt care delivery methods to suit patient needs across age groups and health conditions.

• Support multi-disciplinary teams and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall patient safety and care quality.

Schedule:

• Part-time evening position.

• Shift timings: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM (8-hour shifts) and 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts) with rotating weekends.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Required Certifications:

  • Current state-issued CNA certification.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred Experience: Prior hospital and telemetry experience.

• Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities, proficiency in computer systems and healthcare software, excellent communication skills, and ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Medium Work: Requires exertion of 20–50 pounds occasionally and 10–25 pounds frequently.

• Frequent standing, walking, and assisting patients.

• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, hazardous medications, and communicable diseases.

• Requires adherence to safety protocols and protective measures.

About the Organization:
Founded in 1942, Ochsner Health is a nationally recognized healthcare system known for its excellence in patient care, medical innovation, and community service. With a mission to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate, Ochsner provides care across multiple specialties and settings while fostering a culture of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Statement:
Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.