About The Position
We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Departmental Description: Outpatient Surgery has identified its scope of care to include pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care and post procedural care; specifically to prepare the patient for surgery/procedure by assessing and evaluating the patients physical status via nursing assessment, by providing pre-operative or pre-procedure teaching/education, to assist the patient in returning to a safe physiological level after local, or local with sedation anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or completion of Phase I (PACU) care following general anesthesia, and to prepare the patient for discharge home. The American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses, Peri-Anesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements provide the guidelines for patient care. The Department of Anesthesiology provides medical direction and coverage with full time attending and resident physician staff and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) on a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week basis. A multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care is utilized in all OPS areas. Therapies include pre-operative preparation specific to the individual patient, diagnosis, and operative procedure; post-operative observation and evaluation of hemodynamic stability, administration of oxygen and pulse oximetry; arterial/venous sheath monitoring and removal, and written discharge instructions for home care and follow-up care. Anesthetic agents are not administered in the Outpatient Surgery Department. Outpatient Surgery is open Monday through Friday 0530-2200 and is closed on holidays and weekends. A standby team exists for coverage of unexpected Saturday/holiday cases. CNAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and reporting changes in patient conditions.
Requirements
- Applicant has completed Nurse Aide course and presents Nurse Aide Certification. PCA or PCT certification also acceptable
- Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association OR for Nurse Assistant NAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
- Nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their nursing curriculum (LVN or RN) and clinical experience Or applicant has at least one year of previous/recent hospital Nurse Aide experience.
- Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
- Must be proficient in blood draws & EKG's
Responsibilities
- Providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse
- Observing patients
- Recording vital signs
- Performing EKGs
- Reporting changes in patient conditions
Benefits
- Resilience program
- Emotional
- Physical
- Spiritual
- Financial
- Career
- Community
- On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
- Discounted Pharmacy Cost
- Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
- Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
- PTO & Extended Illness
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
