Orthopedic Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health Full time

We are committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in the healthcare industry.

Our dedicated employees are the driving force behind our success, and we believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

At Ochsner Health, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, and we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthopedic Care Assistant to join our team.

This role will work collaboratively to maintain patient safety and provide basic patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing constant observation of patients and notifying nursing personnel of changes in behavior or status
  • Intervening as needed to maintain patient safety
  • Communicating effectively with co-workers, patients, family, and visitors
  • Performing all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adhering to policies and procedures

Schedule:

7P-7A rotating weekends and holidays

Education:

Required - High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

Preferred - Hospital and telemetry experience

Certifications:

Required - Current Louisiana Certification as a Nurses' Assistant (CNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 60 days from hire

Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within 60 days from hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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)

Job Duties:

Supports the plan of care as delegated by staff nurse within scope of skills verification

Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area

Provides care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned areas

Communicates patient care needs effectively with patients, families, and other staff members, including multi-disciplinary teams

Completes documentation of patient-related tasks

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style

Performs other related duties as assigned

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be 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.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.



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