Nurse Aide - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Full benefits, no weekends!

Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON) but receives some direction from Registered Nurse (RN)

SUMMARY

Assist the Registered Nurse (RN) with nursing and non-nursing related duties in the surgery center as well as perform clerical and housekeeping functions where required.

Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors:

· Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities

· Meets attendance and tardiness expectations

· Is dependable; follows policies and procedures

· Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers

· Performs quality work and consistently exhibits initiative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the highest level of eye care, adhering to best practices in infection control and prevention as set forth in ASC policies and procedures to achieve quality outcomes that enhance the lives of our patients.


• Assist the RN with preparing the patient for surgery.


• Assist the RN with post-surgical care.


• Restock all drawers, amenities, etc. Make ice packs as needed daily.


• Maintain inventory for pre-op and PACU, medical supplies, linens and consumables.


• Stock locker rooms, maintain par levels for scrubs, shoe covers and hat covers.


• Stock and maintain par levels for all pre-op and PACU bay carts.


• Maintain Sharp containers.


• Assist in clerical duties (i.e. telephones, errands, photocopies, filing).


• Clean and disinfect stretchers, including monthly terminal cleaning of all stretchers.


• Perform daily and monthly housekeeping duties. Perform monthly inspection of pre-op and PACU equipment.


• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Nursing assistant experience preferred.

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance


• 401k + Employer Matching


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Optical Education Reimbursement


• Competitive Base Pay

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the current scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by current job holder(s) within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. CVP reserves the right to change the expectations of the job and assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

This job description is merely a summary and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship