Nursing Assistant / Transport

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant / Transport - Same Day Surgery

Full-Time 11a - 7:30p

The Nursing Assistant supports the Same Day Surgery department by assisting with patient care, pre- and post-operative duties, and the safe, timely transport of patients to and from the Surgery department.

Accurately takes vital signs as directed by Registered Nurse.

Performs 12 lead EKGs on patients.

Transports patients to and from procedures with side rails up.

Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers (name and DOB) prior to transport.

Demonstrates ability to perform phlebotomy venipuncture using two patient identifiers and appropriate handling of specimens.

Delivers specimens to appropriate lab department and ensures specimen is labeled appropriately as needed.

Retrieves blood/tissue from lab as requested.

Performs patient care equipment cleaning after each use and documents weekly per policy.

Appropriately gives tap water enemas to patients under direction of the Registered Nurse.

Assists patients with personal hygiene as directed by Registered Nurse.

Obtains stocks and/or transports supplies, including medications, kits and IV fluids as directed by the RN.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.