Nursing Assistant, Surgery Center

Sutter Health•Fremont, CA

3d•$34 - $48

About The Position

Performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Applies sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and in a timely manner. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position on the day shift. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts and 40 weekly hours. No weekend work is required. The pay range is $34.25 to $47.94 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 calling 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 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.

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, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s diagnosis-based plan of care in a timely manner.
Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to help ensure patient privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and meet objectives and deadlines within standardized procedures.
Work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks and interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using appropriate established solutions.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.