Surgical Optimization Nurse Assistant

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides welcoming and a resourceful presence as a first contact for patients, families, friends and visitors. Delivers patient care and provides support for unit activities under the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides specimen collection and processing services. Schedules patient appointments and helps coordinate outside appointments for care continuation.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience in direct patient care as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician; OR completion of at least 1 clinical rotation in nursing school.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing assistant program.
Phlebotomy trained or phlebotomy technical school.
Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.
Health Unit Coordinator Certification
One year of experience as a PCA/CNA/MA/HUC with patient care experience.
Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Observes patient’s condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN; and documents observations.
Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.
Supports unit activities by transporting patients, maintaining physical work environment in orderly manner as directed; answering patient call lights and responding to patient requests; transporting specimens, blood, non-narcotic pharmaceuticals, supplies, and medical records as needed.
Performs venipuncture collections on patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Specimen processing for testing.
Correctly identifies patients and accurately enters patient encounter demographics.
Communicates and collaborates with patients, visitors and families in a professional and helpful manner.
Acknowledges and greets people in a warm and inviting manner as they approach the main desk.
Gives accurate information and directions to patients, visitors and families.
Assists in directions and assigning patient/family escort when necessary.