PRN Nursing Assistant

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Puyallup, WA

About The Position

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and support the overall plan of care. The Nursing Assistant collects and documents ongoing patient data and performs support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing department. Work is performed according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards. The role also requires providing customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors. Specific duties may be assigned by the incumbent’s immediate manager.

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). CNA and LNA credentials are required for new hires and transfers where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience.
Experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, or prior customer service experience, 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 care standards.
Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Assist with transporting patient specimens.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
Communicate patients’ 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.
Provide general departmental support as needed, including greeting and assisting 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.