Surgical CNA

Description

Department: Surgery


Job Status: PRN


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Reports To: Surgery Charge Nurse

Grade/Level:


Amount of Travel Required: Potential of 30%

Job Type:


Positions Supervised: None


Work Schedule:


PRN


POSITION SUMMARY

An important member of the healthcare team who helps prepare patients for surgical procedures by assisting with pre-operative care, transporting patients, and ensuring they are comfortable and properly prepared for surgery. The surgical CNA supports nurses and surgical staff by gathering supplies, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and following infection control and safety procedures. After surgery, the surgical CNA assists with post-operative patient care by monitoring comfort, helping with mobility and daily activities, and reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care

• Transport patients to and from the operating room

• Take and record vital signs

• Help patients with bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily living activities

• Ensure patient comfort and safety before and after procedures

• Prepare patient rooms and surgical areas for care

• Stock, organize, and maintain surgical and medical supplies

• Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety procedures

• Maintain cleanliness of patient care and surgical areas

• Observe and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff

• Document patient care and activities accurately

• Support nurses and surgical staff during patient care procedures

• Perform clerical duties including but not limited to data entry, typing, construction of charts.


• Handle surgical specimens and assist the RN in proper labeling.


• Participants in performance improvement initiatives.


• Completes sterile processing and decontamination of used equipment/supplies required to be sterilized for cases under the supervision of the nursing or surgical tech staff.


• Reports accidents and incidents in the incident reporting system.

• Participates in Emergency Preparedness plans including role in Decon.

• Promotes positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, supervisors, other CHCS associates, and government regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude.

• Ensures daily checks, expiration dates, and equipment are completed.


• Supports and abides by the mission, values, standards, and policies of CHCS in all activities.

• On-going compliance with CHCS educational requirements.

• All other duties as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)


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Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


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Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.


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Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.


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Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.


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Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.


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Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.


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Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Certified Nurses Aide (required)


Preferred enrollment in a surgical tech program or sterile processing program.


Experience:

1 year experience minimum as a certified nurses aide (hospital experience preferred)


Certifications &
Licenses:

BLS.