PRN Nursing Assistant-Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. The role includes ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical record, along with support functions that help ensure the efficient operation of the nursing department. The position is with Corewell Health Orthopedic Surgery Center – Grand Rapids, a facility offering orthopedic surgical services in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
One of the following credentials: 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).

Nice To Haves

Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience; experience in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or customer service is preferred.

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 and standards of care.
Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Assist with transportation of patient specimens.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
Perform delegated procedures and use equipment 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 as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide excellent customer service by consistently demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.