Nurse Assistant I, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Nurse Assistant I position in Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role involves assisting medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures, including patient interviews, documentation, and vital signs. The Nurse Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining examination rooms, preparing and sterilizing equipment, ensuring accurate communication of patient information, collecting specimens, and documenting patient care in the medical record. Competency in point-of-care testing and effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues are essential. The position requires adherence to Medical Center policies, including infection prevention and aseptic techniques, and a commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an applicable state-approved Nurse Aide I course.
Certification by the 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
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