CNA/Patient Care Assistant - Cardiology-PRN
About the role
Works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
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).
Skills
None specified.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.