Surgical Center CNA - PRN

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant professional license in the State of Indiana.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• Judgment and decision-making
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability
• Caring practices
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail; organized
• Stress tolerance

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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed