Nursing Assistant-Ambulatory Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Loveland, CO

About The Position

This part-time position provides routine patient care in an ambulatory surgery center to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. The Nursing Assistant collects and documents ongoing patient data in the medical record and performs support functions that help ensure the efficient operation of the nursing department. The role works under the direction and supervision of licensed professionals and performs procedures and uses equipment only as delegated and consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice. The position also supports continuity of care through accurate communication with other caregivers, helps maintain a clean and well-stocked environment, and may provide general assistance to patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel. Duties are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards, while consistently providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
One of the following credentials: 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

EMT experience is preferred but not required.
Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience; hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or customer service experience is preferred.

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 and 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.
Accurately and completely communicate patient status 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 greet and assist patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
Perform duties according to 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.