Nursing Assistant / Transport

Nursing Assistant / Transport - Same Day Surgery

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.