Cert Nurse Assistant Outpatient
About The Position
Assist nursing staff and physicians with direct and indirect patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures Prepare patients for surgery by escorting them to procedure areas, helping with gowning, positioning, and comfort measures Measure and document vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation) as directed Assist with patient mobility, including transfers to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds using proper safety techniques Support post-operative care by monitoring patients, responding to call lights, reporting changes in condition, and assisting with discharge activities Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile environment by cleaning procedure rooms, restocking supplies, and disposing of waste according to infection control standards Set up and break down procedure rooms, ensuring required equipment and supplies are available and functioning Transport patients, specimens, and equipment safely throughout the surgery center Assist with basic clinical tasks such as applying dressings, ice packs, compression devices, or other non-invasive treatments as directed Follow all safety, privacy (HIPAA), and infection prevention policies and procedures Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support patient comfort and workflow efficiency Document care activities accurately in the medical record as required Respond promptly to patient needs and emergency situations within the scope of training Support quality improvement initiatives and comply with regulatory and accreditation standards
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff and physicians with direct and indirect patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery by escorting them to procedure areas, helping with gowning, positioning, and comfort measures
- Measure and document vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation) as directed
- Assist with patient mobility, including transfers to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, and beds using proper safety techniques
- Support post-operative care by monitoring patients, responding to call lights, reporting changes in condition, and assisting with discharge activities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile environment by cleaning procedure rooms, restocking supplies, and disposing of waste according to infection control standards
- Set up and break down procedure rooms, ensuring required equipment and supplies are available and functioning
- Transport patients, specimens, and equipment safely throughout the surgery center
- Assist with basic clinical tasks such as applying dressings, ice packs, compression devices, or other non-invasive treatments as directed
- Follow all safety, privacy (HIPAA), and infection prevention policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support patient comfort and workflow efficiency
- Document care activities accurately in the medical record as required
- Respond promptly to patient needs and emergency situations within the scope of training
- Support quality improvement initiatives and comply with regulatory and accreditation standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
