ASC Nurse Assistant

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking an ASC Nurse Assistant to support staff in the ASC/GI/Pain unit while providing direct patient care. Responsibilities include cleaning and stocking admitting and recovery areas, assisting nursing staff in patient management, and ensuring excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of clinical experience, along with current CPR certification. The working environment may include exposure to blood and body fluids.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a clinical setting or medical related field is desirable.
• Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff to recover and discharge patients.
• Clean and stock all admitting and recovery bays.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Professional behavior

Stress management

Customer service

Education

High School graduate or GED

Job description

The ASC Nurse Assistant is responsible for acting as an assistant to all staff in the ASC/GI/Pain unit while providing supportive direct patient care.

Job Relationships

Reports to the ASC Nurse Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Clean and stock all admitting and recovery bays.
• Keep linens stocked and order inventory as needed.
• Assist nursing staff to recover and discharge patient.
• Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Able to push a wheelchair with patient weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Restock all foods/kitchen supplies as needed.
• Clean and prepare stretchers and recliners for patient use.
• Assist Central Supply Technician with restocking and inventory.
• Empty linen and garbage as needed.
• Assist and stock O2 tanks on stretchers.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Three to five (3-5) years experience in a clinical setting/medical related field desirable.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances.
• Must maintain professional behavior.
• Must maintain good physical health.
• Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Must be capable of stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must appear well groomed.

Working Environment

• Conditions include potential exposure to blood and body fluids, and/or potentially hazardous materials.
• Occasional heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1