Nursing Assistant - Surgical Care Unit - Full-time - Days/Evenings

Woman’s surgical team puts you alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine, where you’ll work with leading-edge technology, test your skills and knowledge, and change the world of health care. Our Surgery Care Unit is looking for a full-time Nursing Assistant.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  • If a high school diploma or equivalent is not available, a CNA certification is required in lieu of the diploma
• Must be cross-trained between unit clerk and nurse aide, previous experience in either is necessary
• Certification for nursing assistant is highly preferred
• Must possess adequate writing and reading skills to perform basic procedures involved in bedside patient care
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and organizational skills for reception-type tasks

Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant position include but are not limited to:

• Identifies and prioritizes nursing/department activities and performs the necessary tasks within a reasonable time frame and on the basis of task priority, reassessing priorities throughout the shift as circumstances warrant
• Carries out delegated patient care activities such as assisting with bathing/dressing, ambulating and transporting patients, preparing patients for surgery, etc., as appropriate and in a timely manner. Maintains patient confidentiality
• Cooperates, supports and is flexible with work assignments; works as a team player. Remains readily available and is accessible to nursing staff. Informs nurse when leaving the unit for errands, and/or breaks. Maintains timely and appropriate work breaks
• Answers telephone promptly, handles inquiries courteously and forwards calls as necessary
• Enters patient information, weights and arrival time to unit into patient chart
• Participates in applicable (job description compatible) unit PI activities
• Enters patient charges onto PAR excellence board and checks sheet with computer print outs. Follows compliance guidelines
• Correctly enters departmental requests into computer when transcribing orders (e.g., lab, therapy, dietary, C/S, etc.)
• Checks and monitors forms as specifically assigned; copying or faxing chart packets. Verifies proper forms on patients' charts
• Checks and monitors unit supplies during shift and restocks as necessary
• Orders nourishments from food service daily and in appropriate quantities. Properly stores nourishments in a timely manner
• Performs specifically assigned duties in a timely and cost-effective manner (e.g., maintaining adequate supply of patient charts, keeping physicians' orders current and notifies guest relations receptionist and volunteers as directed). Credits supplies and medications as warranted
• Admits patient to area according to procedure. Correctly enters patients on SCU/post-op log sheets
• Collects blood, meds, specimens, etc. and sends in tube system as directed by nurse in a timely manner
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Hours

Full-time; Days/Evenings

Monday-Friday; four 10-hour shifts 8am to 6pm (40 hours per week)

Pay

$13.19 - $18.63

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman’s. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman’s a best place to work. In fact, for the 17th year in a row, Woman’s has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare – making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program’s inception. We are proud of the care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

$150 Employee Referral Bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.