CNA / PCA - Labor Unit - St.Mary - PRN

About the role

This job works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. May provide constant observation of the patient and notifies nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status and when leaving the room, and intervenes as needed to maintain patient safety.

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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preferred Work Experience: Hospital and telemetry experience.

Preferred Certifications: Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses’ Assistant (CNA), Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 60 days from hire, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 60 days from hire.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience: 3 months of “personal care” experience in a home or clinical setting (examples include: providing sitter-type services in the home either through an agency or a private arrangement, performing personal care in a nursing home, skilled nursing setting or hospital setting; experience with bathing, oral care and personal hygiene).

Skills

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).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.