Nursing Assistant

Eye Associates Of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

54d

About The Position

The Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center (AAESC) is currently looking to fill the following position: Position: Nursing Assistant PreOp & PACU The Nursing Assistant PreOp & PACU is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to surgical patients during their stay in the Surgery Center, and prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating high standards to promote positive surgical outcomes. The Albuquerque Ambulatory Eye Surgery Center is a joint venture, out-patient ophthalmology surgery center designed to provide quality care to the community. We provide a gamut of Ophthalmology services: Cataracts Glaucoma Oculoplastic Cornea Retina Our staff is comprised of nurses, surgical scrub technicians, and nursing assistants who work side by side with surgeons and anesthesia providers in planning, facilitating and evaluating surgical care to patients. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to work in our PreOp/PACU areas. We are a fast-paced environment providing care to over 1,000 patients per month. We are a fun, talented, results driven, team-oriented group.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus specialization, short-term training in basic patient care.
One to three years' experience preferred. Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
Must have effective organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Formal nurse’s aide or medical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Pre-Op/PACU staff in planning, facilitating and evaluating surgical care to the patients.
Provide basic patient care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Collect data and assist patients with activities before and/ or after their surgical procedure and document actions in the patient's chart.
Collect and record vital signs, monitor patients, provide simple patient teaching and discharge instructions.
Insure cleanliness of the units, perform clerical duties and transport patients.

Benefits

No nights, no weekends, no holidays
No on-call
On the job training
BLS and ACLS training on-site
Paid time off (PTO)
Eight (8) company paid holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve!)
Medical and Dental
Generous Vision benefits for you and your dependents
Education Assistance Program
401(k) and Roth Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D
Free Calm app
Financial Wellness Program
Identity Theft Protection Plan
Employee Assistance Program
and more!