Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Essential Job functions :

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Facilitates and maintains the constant flow of patients.
• Helps discharge patients from the ASC.
• Assists with prepping the patient for surgery.
• Communicates repair orders to appropriate personnel.
• Practices proper hand washing and principles of infection control.
• Cleans and makes stretcher between cases.
• Communicates any problems, concerns or issues promptly to the Nurse/Physician.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working rapport with all physicians and nursing staff.
• Works as a team member demonstrating a positive, supportive and helpful attitude towards patients, families, visitors, co-workers and physicians.
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients and employees.
• Works effectively with co-workers to resolve identified problems.
• Uses proper body mechanics during all activities and duties.
• Demonstrates understanding of Emergency and Fire Safety procedures .

General Job functions:

Registration:

• Customer service - Patient greeting, assistance.
• Patient charts - Prep, sign in documents.
  
  Prep:

• Uses Advantix to identify waiting patients.
• Gives assignment on schedule.
• Greets patient. Changes patient in appropriate area with direction.
• Assists pre-op patient as needed (age appropriateness/disability.)
• Utilizes lockers and documents charts appropriately.
• Utilizes Chair/Stretcher appropriate to surgical case.
• Collects and completes UCG testing with nurse notification.
• Conducts and completes BP, HR, O2Sats, temp.
• Verbalizes use of glucometer.
• Communicates as needed patient concerns, changes in status, or abnormal results to healthcare personnel.
• Uses Healthworks computer program to access needed pre-op labs.
• Completes EKG's.
• Accesses Mysis program for old EKG's.
• Assist with bringing family to bedside.
  
  PACU I / II:

• Assists in receiving patient, including placing module in monitor.
• Collect VS.
• Places appropriate oxygen on patient under RN guidance.
• Provides warm blankets or gather necessary warming device.
• Copies discharge instructions. Provides assistance to patients for discharge> (i.e., crutches, wheelchair rides.) Collects discharge signature of patient escort.
• Assists with retrieving family members to PACU I.
• Provides nutrition.
• Notifies healthcare professional of changes in patient recovery status (nausea, pain.)
• Retrieves Patient belongings.
• Remove I.V.'s.
• Refers any and all question or problems to healthcare professional personnel.
• Strips, cleans, and remakes patient stretchers and chairs.

Miscellaneous:

• Restocks Urine pregnancy test kits / glucometer strips.
• Maintains supplies as needed.
• Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Loud noises

• Vibration

• Extreme temperatures

• Confined spaces

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

• Magnetic fields

• Radiation

• Sharps
• Latex

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens
• Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nursing Assistant certification required. Heart Saver certification required.
• 0 - 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks required.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care and nursing equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

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Benefits*

• A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate people
• Outstanding growth opportunities
• Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company matching contribution
• Cash Bonus Programs
• Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams
• Other Perks & Discounts
• Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)

*Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only

Equal Opportunity Employer

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