Nursing Assistant Part-Time

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. The role includes ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical record, along with support functions that help ensure efficient operation of the nursing department. Banner Surgery Center-Desert Vista is an ambulatory surgery center in central/north Scottsdale specializing in orthopedic and pain procedures. The center has two operating rooms and describes its culture as team-oriented and family-like. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday during the day, with no holidays. Atlas Healthcare and Banner Health partner to manage and grow Banner Surgery Centers, focusing on exceptional care, customer service, and the values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results. The position operates in a direct patient-care environment and requires frequent movement and physical activity, communication with patients and care teams, and use of standard precautions because of potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
In Washington state, one of the following credentials is required for new hires and transfers: current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice; Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the state of practice; Certified Medical Assistant; or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).

Nice To Haves

Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience; experience in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or customer service is preferred.
One of the following credentials is preferred: current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice; Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the state of practice; Certified Medical Assistant; or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).

Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements in accordance with facility standards of care.
Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Assist with transportation of patient specimens.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
May provide general departmental support, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide customers with an excellent service experience by demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.