Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Atlantic Health Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway

Job Functions

• Job Function 01:
  Cleans Operating Rooms and sets up surgical equipment in the OR suite between cases in an efficient manner utilizing the approved infection prevention cleaning guide and manufacturer's IFU. Maintains standard precautions.
• Job Function 02:
  Maintains cleanliness and organization in the Operating Rooms, PACU/Preop, all restricted and semi-restricted areas and supply storage rooms.
• Job Function 03:
  Maintains cleanliness and organization of equipment that is stored within the department. Assist the surgical teams with retrieving and returning equipment.
• Job Function 04:
  Assist in transferring the patient under the directions of the surgical / Nursing team (beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, recliners, transfer boards etc.) while maintaining correct body mechanics and ergonomics. Ensure patient safety by placing patient side rails up and locking the stretchers prior to and during transfer.
• Job Function 05:
  Follows policy and procedure regarding non-regulated medical waste, regulated medical waste, specimen and blood product handling.
• Job Function 06:
  Utilizes the surgical schedule and surgeon preference cards to prepare the Operating Room suite for each surgical procedure and notifies appropriate personnel of any potential issues or possible delays.
• Job Function 07:
  Restocks supplies in assigned areas of the department, reporting par level deficits to Lead materials associate. Cleans and checks for outdates before restocking.
• Job Function 08:
  Maintains a safe environment of care in accordance with hospital policies and other regulatory agencies. Practices universal precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practices departmental safety procedures including safe handling of equipment, isolation cleaning practices, and hazardous substances. Adheres to and demonstrates hospital, patient and/or personal safety procedures.
• Job Function 09:
  Responds promptly to requests and emergency situations. Communicates to charge nurse/ nurse manager when unable to meet the needs of the unit. Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork, fostering positive working relationships. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the unit, accepts assignments willingly.
• Job Function 10:
  Maintains patient confidentiality, reports compliance issues to appropriate personnel.
• Job Function 11:
  Actively participates in cost containment through effective use of supplies and resources. Other tasks which may be required: assignments that meet the needs of the department.

• Supports Nursing personnel in PACU, Preop and the Operating Room
• Greets and accompanies patient throughout the preop, surgical and postoperative phases while providing compassionate care to patients
• Assist patients with changing into hospital required attire
• Secures patient belongings
• Provide patient with requested snacks before discharge
• Transports patients safely into their cars
• Completes daily/monthly environmental rounds and logs including critical alarms, fire extinguishers, room pressures, temps and humidities
• Precepts nursing assistant colleagues as necessary
• Monitors linen and nutrition par levels
• Shifts may vary according to surgical schedule and hours of operation
• Float to other MMC Surgical departments as necessary
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Glucometer for patient blood sugar levels
• Urine pregnancy testing
• iStat labs
• Vital signs (BP, Temperature, Pulse Oximeter), Height, Weight
• Application of EKG leads, Bair Hugger, SCD's as ordered
• Surgical site preparation including clipping