Nursing Assistant - Part-Time

Nursing Assistant

Serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Nursing Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

Assist recovery and/or preop nurses as scheduled during surgery

Works with supply coordinator to receive and unload supply shipments

Assist front desk coordinator as needed in prepping surgery charts

Assist patients from OR to recovery

Assist with transporting patients from recovery to their vehicle as needed

Scans and batches surgery forms by end of the day

Fax co-managed patients' charts

Assist in checking vitals in preoperative and post-operative units

Re-stock supplies as needed (e.g. linens, gauze)

Assist with OR turnover

Assist with follow-up calls for surgical patients

Assist with terminal cleaning of surgery units

Assist with YAG, SLT, YAG PI lasers

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and practice guidelines

Maintain a positive working relationship with staff

Other duties as assigned

Follows medical record policies and procedures.

Adheres to abuse reporting responsibilities.

Participates in QAPI committee activities.

Identifies and reports critical patient care needs to appropriate personnel.

Collaborates with team members to coordinate patient care.

Applies aseptic techniques.

Actively listens and shows respect.

Utilizes translation services when necessary.

Communicates effectively with diverse patients, families, and colleagues.

Embraces new ideas and adapts to change.

Engages in the quality improvement process.

Supports performance improvement initiatives.

Reports suspected abuse per protocol.

High School diploma or GED.

Completion of the Nursing Assistant Certification Program is a plus.

Current BLS.

Ability to stand/ sit for prolonged periods while working.

Ability to travel to various locations

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for event setup and other administrative tasks.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse.

The position is based in an office and clinical setting, with some travel required for research-related activities.

Mann Eye Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.