Opelousas General Health System · 5 months ago
CNA/Unit Secretary - 4N (Med Surg/Ortho/Peds)
Opelousas, LA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOpelousas General Health System is seeking a full-time CNA/Unit Secretary for their 4N unit specializing in Med Surg, Ortho, and Peds. The role involves providing routine care for patients, assisting nursing staff, and maintaining patient records while ensuring a safe and clean environment.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine duties in caring for patients’ needs and activities of daily living, i.e., hygiene, comfort, ambulation
Functions as an assistant to the nurse as assigned
Documents and maintains data or patient’s record
Demonstrates and promotes an awareness of patient’s age, growth, development, and cultural / spiritual
Acts as a patient advocate
Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team
Participates in performance improvement
Performs related work as required
Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties
Maintains patient confidentiality
Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations
Approaches situations with distressed patients, families and visitors in a calm, professional manner
Maintains a safe and clean environment
Qualification
Required
Certificate of a state-approved CNA program
High School Diploma
Certified Nursing Assistant certification
CPR certification
Preferred
Current knowledge of clinical practice
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine
Experience in computer order entry
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Effectively handles frequent interruptions and distractions
Benefits
Excellent Benefits
Company
Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System is a 286-bed full service medical center.
Founded in 1957
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ginger Mouton, RHIA, CHC
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Tim Marks
Chief Population Health & Clinical Integration Officer
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