About this role
Summary
Job Description:
Nursing Assistant / Transport - Same Day Surgery
Full-Time 11a - 7:30p
The Nursing Assistant supports the Same Day Surgery department by assisting with patient care, pre- and post-operative duties, and the safe, timely transport of patients to and from the Surgery department.
- Accurately takes vital signs as directed by Registered Nurse.
- Performs 12 lead EKGs on patients.
- Transports patients to and from procedures with side rails up.
- Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers (name and DOB) prior to transport.
- Demonstrates ability to perform phlebotomy venipuncture using two patient identifiers and appropriate handling of specimens.
- Delivers specimens to appropriate lab department and ensures specimen is labeled appropriately as needed.
- Retrieves blood/tissue from lab as requested.
- Performs patient care equipment cleaning after each use and documents weekly per policy.
- Appropriately gives tap water enemas to patients under direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene as directed by Registered Nurse.
- Obtains stocks and/or transports supplies, including medications, kits and IV fluids as directed by the RN.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match