Nursing Assistant, Full Time, Evenings 3pm-11pm, Operating Room, Support, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant supports the perioperative team by maintaining a safe environment, ensuring equipment and supplies function properly, and assisting with equipment setup and preparation for surgical procedures. The role cleans and prepares Operating Rooms between cases in accordance with infection-prevention guidance and manufacturers’ instructions, and helps maintain clean, organized operating rooms, corridors, sub-sterile areas, and equipment storage rooms. The Nursing Assistant supports surgical teams by retrieving and returning equipment, assisting with patient transfers under team direction, handling specimens and blood products according to policy, and preparing rooms using the surgical schedule and surgeon preference cards. The role also restocks supplies, monitors for expired items and stock deficits, responds to requests and emergencies, follows safety and confidentiality requirements, and uses supplies and resources effectively. Other assignments may be required to meet departmental needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior operating room experience preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean Operating Rooms and set up surgical equipment between cases using the approved infection-prevention cleaning guide and manufacturers’ instructions; maintain standard precautions.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in Operating Rooms, corridors, the sub-sterile area, and equipment storage rooms.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of departmental equipment and assist surgical teams with retrieving and returning equipment.
- Assist with patient transfers under the direction of the surgical team; ensure side rails are raised and stretchers are locked before and during transfers.
- Follow policies and procedures for handling specimens and blood products.
- Use the surgical schedule and surgeon preference cards to prepare Operating Room suites, and notify appropriate personnel of potential issues or delays.
- Restock supplies in assigned areas, clean and check items for expiration before restocking, and report par-level deficits to the materials manager.
- Maintain a safe environment in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements; follow universal precautions and safety procedures for equipment, isolation cleaning, and hazardous substances.
- Respond promptly to requests and emergency situations; notify the charge nurse when unable to meet unit needs.
- Work collaboratively, foster positive working relationships, demonstrate flexibility, and accept assignments willingly.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and report compliance issues to appropriate personnel.
- Support cost containment through effective use of supplies and resources.
- Perform other assignments as needed to meet departmental needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
