Certified Nursing Assistant

Description:

St. James Parish Hospital is now seeking a full-time day-shift Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in the basic nursing care needs of patients under the direction of the staff nurses. Candidates must have a current Nursing Assistant Certification.

Duties:

• Follow instructions issued by the Nurse Manager/Licensed Nursing Staff and perform duties in accordance with hospital policy and State Regulatory Acts.
• Follows Universal Precautions on all patients.
• Maintain a record of observations and care given. Documents information clearly and completely utilizing the EMR.
• Assist with admissions to the unit. Orient family members/responsible parties to the unit; provide hospitality to residents’ families/responsible parties. Maintain a safe, secure, comfortable environment for every resident.
• Maintain an organized, neat well-stocked unit.
• Participate in and receive report daily at start of shift. Plan and organize work assignment; prioritize the specific needs of residents.
• Measure and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, pulse oximetry.
• Weigh residents as ordered and record. Measure and record intake and output.
• Perform personal care which includes bath, perineal care, assisting to bathroom or bedpan or bedside commode, changing linens. Provide care that minimizes the risk of skin breakdown by being attentive to the resident’s hygiene, proper positioning and injury prevention. Observe and report the presence of skin breakdown to nursing staff.
• Properly and safely lift, move, transfer and position residents in bed, wheelchairs and while using other equipment. Perform ROM exercises as directed.
• Communicate any changes from norm, or “unusual” observations to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Safely feed or assist patients as ordered with meals or snacks, following prescribed feeding protocols. Record patient’s intake and report any changes. Provide ice/water to patient’s and refill twice a shift.

Positions Available:

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Requirements:

Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant through the State of Louisiana

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