Job description
Overview
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
The Perioperative Nursing Assistant (PNA) is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the clinical nurse (Registered Professional Nurse). The PNA primary focus will be to promote a positive patient surgical experience by partnering with the surgical team to provide excellence in customer service within the surgical environment with age appropriate responsibilities. The PNA may aid in the preoperative holding area and with anesthesia personnel. The Perioperative Nursing Assistant practices aseptic technique in the performance of certain core job functions. The Perioperative Nursing Assistant assumes the responsibility for professional growth and self-development. The Perioperative Nursing Assistant can perform core job functions as identified in the skills checklist with minimal supervision. The PNA must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking activities and ongoing communication the surgical team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
- The Perioperative Nursing Assistant is a high school graduate or equivalent
Required Minimum Experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association)
Preferred Minimum Experience
- Preferred six months’ experience in procedural area or environmental services
Required Minimum Skills
- The Perioperative Nursing Assistant can work collaboratively with the perioperative team and to function independently under the direction of the charge nurse
- The Perioperative Nursing Assistant must perform multiple tasks in an organized and timely manner and must be self-motivated
- The Perioperative Nursing Assistant must be able to effectively communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude
We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.
Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!
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