Surgical Services CNA – PRN with No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays and No On Call!!

Clinic
Kearney, Nebraska
October 25, 2024
Part Time

Job Description

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.

LOCATION: Kearney, NE

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, completion of necessary charting and paperwork.
  • 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 Nebraska.
  • 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

In addition to the expectations listed above, each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct and Standards of Care principles.

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