Nursing Assistant, Surgery Center

Sutter Health•Fremont, CA

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 combines 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 role adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider 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, diagrammed, 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 the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, and 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 in an environment with 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

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 local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.