Surgical Center CNA - PRN

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position is responsible for treatment and care of our surgical patient’s environment. The CNA will work in the direct supervision of a registered nurse while in a patient care environment. The CNA work within the context of the licensure as part of surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Vision Benefits & 401(k)
• No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods while under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
• Provide support to nursing staff: transport of the patient, housekeeping duties associated with changeover of pre-surgical, operating room, and post-surgical areas including linen changes and disinfection processes.
• Provide administrative support to the ASC: clerical duties to include but not limited to assisting with chart maintenance/scanning, data entry, copying, dictations, phone calls, inventory, and supply restocking.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of licensure and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Certified Nursing Assistant professional license in the State of Indiana.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Judgment and decision-making
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability
• Caring practices
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail; organized
• Stress tolerance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
• Anesthesia gases/agents
• Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
• Communicable diseases
• Hazardous waste
• Moving parts of equipment
• Sharp objects