2 Surgical Nursing Assistant FT days (61961)

Job Opportunity At Fairfield Medical Center

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.

The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant assists in the treatment and care of the patient under the direction of a Staff RN.

• Provides personal care that includes bathing, feeding, skin and mouth care and changing bed lines.
• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height and weight.
• Empties patient drainage containers and maintains accurate intake and output records.
• Assists with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care which includes, positioning, lifting and turning.
• Reports changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists with treatment procedures.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred. STNA preferred.
• CPR/When Seconds Count/HOPE within the first six months of employment.
• Nursing assistant experience preferred.

Must be able to physically exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Position may require frequent patient handling activity.