What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at LHC Group?
Summary
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette is hiring a CNA to join our team!
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, the Nursing Assistant performs routine tasks in patient care and bedside nursing. This position requires direct patient care.
Responsibilities
- People - Able to obtain vital signs to include temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and SaO2 accurately.
- Measures fluid intake and output accurately every shift. Measures meal intake daily in percentages and submits to the nurse taking care of the patient at the end of the shift.
- Collects specimens according to hospital policy and procedure on an as needed basis. Able to give enemas, douches, and/or sitz baths as directed according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Follows standard and isolation precautions according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Able to recognize potential for or actual skin problems and reports to the nurse.
- Able to bathe patients according to hospital policy and procedure. Able to perform ADL's as directed by the nurse.
- Makes patient beds according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Able to apply splints and adaptive equipment as directed by therapists or nurse.
- Able to follow through with the Bowel and Bladder program for patients as directed by nurse.
- Follows all/Risk protocol by careful observation of those patients that are at risk for falls.
- Able to obtain accurate patient weight using rolling sling bed scale, wheelchair scale, bed scale and/or standup scale.
- Demonstrates safe and proper transfer techniques and body mechanics when working with patients such as when turning or ambulating patient.
- Correctly administers dysphagia techniques during mealtime with patients that have swallowing problems.
- Able to demonstrate the proper use of equipment as directed by the nurse or therapist according to hospital policy and procedure (IVAC, B/P machine, CPM, etc.).
- Cleans and stores equipment properly such as rolling bed scale, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, etc. Cleans and keeps work areas and patient rooms neat and tidy.
- Updates the patients' bulletin boards in their rooms as needed. Checks the patient food trays for accuracy of diets and distributes as directed by nurse.
Education and Experience
- CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of basic patient care techniques and skills.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- AR: Complete a state approved program with at least 90 hours of education/training and pass the nursing assistant competency exam
- LA: Complete a state approved CNA training program and pass the CNA certification exam
- TX: Successfully complete a state approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program and pass the competency evaluation examination OR qualify to be placed on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry through waiver or reciprocity
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
