Nursing Assistant

Mann Eye • Houston, TX

4d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as support personnel in accordance with regulations governing the practice of Nursing Assistants. The role assists with patient admissions and procedures, procedural instrumentation care and maintenance, patient discharges, chart preparation and medical records, and support for providers and other personnel. The position is for the Fannin ASC and Sugar Land ASC.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods while working.
• Ability to travel to various locations.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for event setup and other administrative tasks.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist recovery and/or preoperative nurses during surgery as scheduled.
• Work with the supply coordinator to receive and unload supply shipments.
• Assist the front desk coordinator with preparing surgery charts as needed.
• Assist patients traveling from the OR to recovery.
• Transport patients from recovery to their vehicles as needed.
• Scan and batch surgery forms by the end of the day.
• Fax charts for co-managed patients.
• Assist with checking patient vitals in preoperative and postoperative units.
• Restock supplies such as linens and gauze as needed.
• Assist with OR turnover.
• Assist with follow-up calls for surgical patients.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of surgery units.
• Assist with YAG, SLT, and YAG PI lasers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and practice guidelines.
• Maintain positive working relationships with staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow medical record policies and procedures.
• Adhere to abuse-reporting responsibilities and report suspected abuse according to protocol.
• Participate in QAPI committee activities.
• Identify and report critical patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate patient care.
• Apply aseptic techniques.
• Listen actively and show respect.
• Use translation services when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with diverse patients, families, and colleagues.
• Embrace new ideas and adapt to change.
• Engage in quality improvement and support performance improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED