Certified Nursing Assistant – Medical/Surgical – Ochsner Westbank

Job overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant – Medical/Surgical – Ochsner Westbank role is onsite in Terrytown, LA, with compensation not specified. The position supports patient safety and basic care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse at Ochsner Health. The assistant contributes to the nursing plan of care by providing delegated patient support, maintaining a safe care environment, and communicating changes or needs to the care team. The role requires current state CNA certification; Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention and Intervention certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

What you'll do

• Support the plan of care as delegated by a staff nurse
• maintain a clean and safe patient care environment
• provide care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs
• communicate patient care needs with patients, families, and staff
• document patient-related tasks
• provide constant observation when assigned and report changes in behavior or status.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified nursing assistant

medical/surgical

ochsner westbank

terrytown la

ochsner health

patient safety

basic patient care

cna certification

bls

crisis prevention and intervention

hospital experience preferred

telemetry experience preferred

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention and Intervention certifications may be obtained within 30 days of hire; hospital and telemetry experience are preferred.

About the employer

Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.