Description:
Jackson Parish Hospital is currently seeking a full-time CNA for day shift. This position comes with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement, holiday pay, Accrued Time Off, and other supplemental plans.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the nursing department and/or clinics with patient care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides patient care under the direct supervision of the nursing staff in a competent and proficient manner. Assists nurses in identifying and responding to patient needs.
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Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
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Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a nursing assistant.
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Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice as assigned by supervisor.
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Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients in nursing department.
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Assist nurses with patient care in clinics including measuring vitals, preparing exam room, ordering supplies, and answering calls if needed.
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Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
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Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population.
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Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
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Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
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Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
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Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
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Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures. Responds appropriately and assists others in emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
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Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
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Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
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Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
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Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly ensuring equipment is clean and in working order.
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Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean; wears identification badge at all times.
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Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations, and accrediting organization standards.
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Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times; follows HIPAA regulations.
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Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
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Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
- Ensures that annual education is completed on time.
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Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
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Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
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Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.
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Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School graduate or equivalent.
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Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program.
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Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related work experience.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
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Current CNA certification with the state of Louisiana.
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Current BLS certification required.
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ACLS and PALS preferred.
LANGUAGE and PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
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Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
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Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and visitors.
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Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
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Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
- Basic computer competency.
MACHINERY/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to operate and troubleshoot nursing call system, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer.
