Your job is more than a job.

Find your fire and be a part of something that appreciates and nurtures “you being you”. Isn’t that what every selfless caregiver, like you, deserves? It’s not a cakewalk being a Certified Nurse Assistant and at the end of your shift you feel the physical and emotional pangs of your caregiving. But it’s you're calling, and you wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Your patients and families trust that you will be responsive, gentle and kind. It takes a special professional like you who has empathy for that feeling of helplessness when your patients can’t bathe, put on clean clothes, or eat without assistance. But you’ve got that special radar that can’t help but run towards those in need because you know there is no training for compassion or giving that little something “extra”. We love that about you.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. We love that about you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on, supportive nursing role.

Your Everyday

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care and implementation and documentation of care plan progress.

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone, report to appropriate care team members, and initiate corrective actions.

Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.

Conduct rounds, answer call lights and ensure adequate assistance with meals, personal and oral hygiene needs.

Participate in the implementation of the plan of care.

Identify problems, concerns, changes in condition and report them immediately to appropriate care team personnel.

Work with nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers as directed by nursing supervisor.

Ensure continuity of care, consistent communication, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Follow established performance standards and duties according to policies and procedures and advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.

Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Louisiana Department of Public Health Certified Nurse Assistant license.

American Heart Association BLS certification.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Touro

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touroand our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

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