Certified Nursing Assistant (Pre-op/PACU)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Time: Full Time (30hrs a week) 10 hour days.

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital is a single-specialty surgical hospital in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Our hospital was developed by Rothman physicians to provide their patients high quality and patient-focused care. Our facility features 6 fully-equipped operating rooms and 24 in-patient rooms. We are equipped for joint replacements, orthopedic surgery, pain management and spine surgery, as well as sports medicine, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, and hand and wrist procedures.

JOB SUMMARY:

Carries out basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the standards of care. Demonstrates the appropriate skills based on level of training and scope of practice. Age groups may include the adult and adolescent.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• BLS certified
• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with patient transfer to patient areas
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the center.
• Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations and the importance of remaining calm in this situation.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and educational requirements as appropriate.
• Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas.
• to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and peri-operative areas.
• Promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and families.
• Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of universal precaution, infection control and isolation procedures. At all time adheres to the Facility policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, instruments or controls; and reach to floor, waist to shoulder, and above shoulder. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift floor to waist, waist to shoulder, above shoulder and/or carry over 30 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 30 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight hours per day.