Nurse Assistant I, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
About The Position
This position assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures in an outpatient orthopedic surgery setting. The Nurse Assistant I will be responsible for interviewing and screening patients, documenting information, and taking vital signs. They will also participate in the nursing process by providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Key duties include preparing and maintaining examination rooms, equipment, and treatment areas, ensuring accurate communication of patient information, collecting and processing specimens, and documenting all patient care in the medical record. The role also involves performing point-of-care testing, communicating effectively with the team, patients, and families, and taking initiative for professional growth. Patient care must be age and developmentally appropriate, and all actions must comply with Medical Center policies on infection prevention, mission, vision, values, and nursing philosophy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of an applicable state-approved Nurse Aide I course.
- Certification by State of applicable state as CNA I.
- Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Service Regulation.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
- Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years' CNA I experience preferred.
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select areas.
Responsibilities
- Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures including interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs.
- Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the RN or LPN.
- Sets up, cleans, restocks, and prepares examination rooms. Prepares equipment, autoclave, sterilizer, and maintains treatment areas.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
- Collects and processes specimens for diagnostic testing according to policy.
- Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to medical center policy.
- Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Communicates to the team, colleagues, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
- Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
- Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental specific care guidelines for the clinical population served.
- Complies with Medical Center Infection Prevention policies to manage infectious materials using aseptic techniques, sanitization, chemical disinfection, surgical asepsis, and correct handling of biohazardous materials.
- Complies with the Medical Center mission, vision, and values as well as the philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Service line standards in caring for patients.
- Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
