Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Certified Nurse AssistantRiverside Park Surgical Center is seeking a motivated Part Time Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team. Riverside Park Surgical Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.Job SummaryConsults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.Educates patients on surgical procedures.Records patients' medical information and vital signs.Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the rehabilitation patient.Performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient, and departmental safety.Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Documents required information according to hospital policy.Functions in an organized and time conscious mannerPresents self in a professional manner.Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Uses appropriate patient education documentation modality.Acquires and maintains current knowledge pertinent to nursing practice in RehabilitationWhat We OfferAs a valued member of USPI, your health and well-being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.Competitive wagesOpportunities to better yourself professionallyHealth, Dental & Vision Coverage401(k) retirement planPaid Time Off (PTO)Company Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramsHealth Savings Account/ Flexible Spending AccountEducation AssistanceShort Term Disability and Long Term Disability InsuranceNo Weekends, Holidays, or On CallWho We AreAt USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.Required SkillsHigh school diploma or GEDCertified Nursing AssistantOne year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferredKnowledge of patient care charts and patient historiesPatient Interviewing skillsAbility to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocolsKnowledge of patient evaluation proceduresAbility to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standardsAbility to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patientUnderstands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation