Nursing Assistant

Mann Eye; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mann Eye Institute in Houston, TX, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support admissions, patient care, chart preparation, and perioperative tasks within both Fannin ASC and Sugar Land ASC. This role requires adherence to HIPAA and cooperation with nurses, physicians, and front desk staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfers, post-anesthesia care support, and routine clinical tasks while maintaining patient confidentiality and a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred/required.
• Current BLS certification status required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient admissions and procedures.
• Assist with recovery and preop nursing tasks.
• Transport patients to and from surgery and recovery areas.
• Prepare and update surgical charts and medical records.
• Assist with OR turnover and instrument/document handling.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Connaissances

HIPAA compliance

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Aseptic technique

BLS certification

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Description du poste

Description

Serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Nursing Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Assist recovery and/or preop nurses as scheduled during surgery


2. Works with supply coordinator to receive and unload supply shipments


3. Assist front desk coordinator as needed in prepping surgery charts


4. Assist patients from OR to recovery


5. Assist with transporting patients from recovery to their vehicle as needed


6. Scans and batches surgery forms by end of the day


7. Fax co-managed patients’ charts


8. Assist in checking vitals in preoperative and post-operative units


9. Re-stock supplies as needed (e.g. linens, gauze)


10. Assist with OR turnover


11. Assist with follow-up calls for surgical patients


12. Assist with terminal cleaning of surgery units


13. Assist with YAG, SLT, YAG PI lasers


14. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and practice guidelines


15. Maintain a positive working relationship with staff


16. Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Abilities:

1. Follows medical record policies and procedures.


2. Adheres to abuse reporting responsibilities.


3. Participates in QAPI committee activities.


4. Identifies and reports critical patient care needs to appropriate personnel.


5. Collaborates with team members to coordinate patient care.


6. Applies aseptic techniques.


7. Actively listens and shows respect.


8. Utilizes translation services when necessary.


9. Communicates effectively with diverse patients, families, and colleagues.


10. Embraces new ideas and adapts to change.


11. Engages in the quality improvement process.


12. Supports performance improvement initiatives.


13. Reports suspected abuse per protocol.

This position will be for our Fannin ASC and Sugar Land ASC

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED.

2 .Completion of the Nursing Assistant Certification Program is a plus.

3. Current BLS.

Physical Abilities:

1. Ability to stand/ sit for prolonged periods while working.


2. Ability to travel to various locations


3. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for event setup and other administrative tasks.


4. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse.

Work Environment:

The position is based in an office and clinical setting, with some travel required for research-related activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Mann Eye Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees