CNA - Oncology - Jefferson Highway - Nights - Full Time

About the role

This job works collaboratively under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care. May provide constant observation of the patient, 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 the policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of practice.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, 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.
• Maintains professional certifications and technical knowledge.
• 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.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA) (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (required).
• Hospital and Telemetry experience (preferred).

Skills

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.
• There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.