Patient Care Assistant - Leukemia/Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit - Kings Hwy (Open)
Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
This job works collaboratively to maintain patient safety and
provide for the delivery of basic patient care under the direct
supervision of a licensed nurse. May provide constant observation
of the patient and notifies nursing personnel of changes in
behavior or status and when leaving the room and intervenes as
needed to maintain patient safety. Communicates effectively with
co-workers, patients, family, and visitors. Performs all functions
delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to policies and
procedures.SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLETo perform this job successfully,
an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties.This job description
is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job
and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or
all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are
subject to change at the company's discretion.Education Required -
High school diploma or equivalentWork ExperiencePreferred - 3
months of "personal care" experience in a home or clinical setting
(examples include: providing sitter-type services in the home
either through an agency or a private arrangement, performing
personal care in a nursing home, skilled nursing setting or
hospital setting; experience with bathing, oral care and personal
hygiene)CertificationsRequired - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the
American Heart Association to be obtained within 60 days from
hireCrisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) to be obtained within
60 days from hireKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry
and retrieval of information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various
software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- 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.The above statements
describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an
exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and
skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at
any time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local
laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures
compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.This
employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns. The employer 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, protected veteran
status, or disability status.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of
the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in
excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted
may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work:
(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;
or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails
pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the
job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the
constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight
of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and
strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an
industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker
even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Duties
performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and
tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area
where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works
with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The
incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable
diseases.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.
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Shreveport , Patient Care Assistant - Leukemia/Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit - Kings Hwy (Open), Other , Shreveport, Louisiana
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