CNA - Inpatient Rehabilitation - Night Shift - Fulltime - St. Mary Hospital - Morgan

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This job collaborates to maintain patient safety and provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The primary responsibilities include constant observation of patients, notifying nursing personnel of changes, and intervening to maintain safety. Effective communication with teammates, patients, families, and visitors is critical. The role adheres to policies and procedures and performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff.

To perform this job successfully, each essential duty must be completed satisfactorily. Requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive listing. The company reserves the right to change content at its discretion.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Preferred:
  Hospital and telemetry experience

• Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) within 30 days of hire

• Proficiency in computers, software, and web‑based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with varied audiences
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability

• Support the care plan as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the patient care area
• Provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety criteria appropriate for patients’ ages
• Communicate patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff
• Complete documentation of patient‑related tasks
• Adapt communication style to meet the specific patient population, including privacy respect and clarification of services or procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Medium work:
Lifting 20–50 pounds occasionally and 10–25 pounds frequently; constant exertion of up to 10 pounds. Requires walking, standing, and frequent pushing/pulling of materials. Exposure to blood, body fluid, tissue, and communicable diseases is routine. Hazards include hazardous medications and waste. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

The employer maintains strict compliance and standards of conduct, including immediate reporting of unethical behavior. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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If you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, contact the HR Employee Solution Center at 504‑842‑4748 or careers. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.