Nursing Assistant-Ambulatory Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Loveland, CO

1d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Loveland Surgery Center, managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners, is an accredited ambulatory surgery center in Loveland, Colorado. The center provides care across several specialties and has three operating rooms, along with separate pre- and post-surgical areas. Atlas Healthcare and Banner Health partner to manage and grow surgery centers, with a focus on exceptional patient care and customer service and the values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results. The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and support the overall plan of care. The role collects and documents patient data, assists with delegated care and procedures, and performs support functions that help the nursing department operate efficiently. The position is part-time. EMT experience is preferred but not required.

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).
For CNA and LNA credentials, certification or licensure in the state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.

Nice To Haves

EMT experience is preferred but not required.
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.

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 in the medical record.
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.
Provide general departmental support as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide excellent customer service while demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.