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

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

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This role works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The CNA may provide constant observation of the patient and notify nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervene 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required – High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred – Hospital and telemetry experience.

• Required – Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire.
• 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 multidisciplinary 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.

The physical demands of this position include exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, with a walking or standing activity. The job also requires exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications and waste exists.

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