CNA Sitter- OLGMC Sitter Pool- Full Time Nights
On-siteLafayette, Louisiana, United States
Lafayette, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, including constant observation of patients and immediate notification of behavioral or status changes. Perform all delegated functions while adhering to policies, maintaining a clean environment, and completing documentation of patient-related tasks. Adapt communication styles to specific patient populations and effectively communicate needs with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary teams. Work three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM with rotating weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Current state of practice 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
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- 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)
- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
- The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases
- The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Hospital and telemetry experience
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