Nursing Assistant, Surgical Acute

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role applies education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and in a timely manner. The position follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in patient-care work, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines. This is a short-hour, non-exempt position with 16 weekly hours. The schedule is an 8-hour day shift on variable days, including every other weekend. The pay range is $26.58 to $32.40 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support patients' plans of care in a timely manner.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines when required.