PRN Nursing Assistant-Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. It is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical record, as well as support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing department. The role works under the delegation and supervision of licensed professionals and performs duties consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice. The position also provides customers with an excellent service experience by demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
For Washington state new hires and transfers, one of the following credentials is required: current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice; Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the state of practice; Certified Medical Assistant; or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond appropriately to unexpected patient-care needs.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
Fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, as may be required.
Ability to use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
May require use of a computer, phone, and general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, or prior customer-service experience.
One of the following credentials is preferred: current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice; Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the state of practice; Certified Medical Assistant; or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).

Responsibilities

Assist patients with basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with facility standards of care.
Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Assist with transporting patient specimens.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
Communicate patients’ status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
Provide general departmental support, which may include greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.