CNA: Ambulatory Surgery Center Patient Care

Seventh Ave Surgery Center; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Seventh Ave Surgery Center is seeking a compassionate CNA to join our surgical team in Kearney, NE. You will support admission, preparation, recovery, and discharge activities in a fast-paced outpatient setting, ensuring patients feel safe and cared for from arrival through discharge.

The ideal candidate holds a current CNA certification in Nebraska, a current BLS certificate or the ability to obtain it promptly, and has strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the applicable state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous CNA or direct patient-care experience preferred.
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center, hospital, procedural, or recovery setting is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion in a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to protect confidential patient and organizational information.
• Dependable attendance and the flexibility to support changing patient-care needs and surgical schedules.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help create a calm, positive surgical experience.
• Assist with patient admission, preparation, recovery, and discharge activities as directed by the nursing team.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, height, weight, and other assigned patient information.
• Assist patients with dressing, mobility, toileting, positioning, and other personal care needs.
• Transport patients safely throughout the surgery center, including assisting with wheelchair transportation at discharge.
• Prepare patient bays, stretchers, and clinical areas for scheduled procedures.
• Clean and restock patient-care areas in accordance with infection-prevention and facility standards.
• Maintain appropriate supplies, linens, and equipment throughout the center.
• Communicate patient concerns or changes in condition promptly to the appropriate licensed nurse.
• Follow patient-identification, confidentiality, safety, and infection-control requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the entire surgical team to support safe patient flow and an efficient daily schedule.
• Perform additional duties within the CNA’s scope of practice as assigned.

Skills

CNA certification

BLS certification

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seventh Ave Surgery Center is seeking a compassionate CNA to join our surgical team in Kearney, NE. You will support admission, preparation, recovery, and discharge activities in a fast-paced outpatient setting, ensuring patients feel safe and cared for from arrival through discharge.

The ideal candidate holds a current CNA certification in Nebraska, a current BLS certificate or the ability to obtain it promptly, and has strong communication and organizational skills.