Certified Nurse Assistant Outpatient
Location: Center for Orthopedic Surgery | Van Nuys, CA
Affiliation: A joint venture between Surgery Partners, UCLA Health, and Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI)
About the Center
The Center for Orthopedic Surgery (COSI) is a premier, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located in the heart of Van Nuys, specializing in advanced orthopedic and sports-medicine procedures As a joint venture between Surgery Partners, UCLA Health, and the Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), we bring together nationally recognized surgeons, cutting-edge technology, and a culture of clinical excellence to deliver an unparalleled patient experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Accurately obtains vital signs and weights in a timely manner and reports to nurse.
• Administers simple treatments and/or tests according to policy.
• Provides post procedure care to patients in an efficient and empathetic manner.
• Initiates patient care consistent with the nursing plan.
• Provides/assists patients with activities of daily care.
• Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique at all times in caring for patients.
• Notifies the nurse of any changes in the patients’ condition in a timely manner.
• Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean, cleans bays, stretchers and restock areas
• Maintains a professional image at all times.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of a Certified Nurse Aid program
• At least six months prior related experience in assisting with care of patients preferred.
• Current California certification as Nursing Assistant.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS certificate.
OTHER:
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Equal Employment Opportunity Surgery Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients.
Our diverse company operates multiple types of healthcare services dedicated to improving the quality of care in a convenient and cost-effective manner.
Our integrated approach to advancing markets allows for flexibility to provide care on an individualized, local market basis. Whether entering into a new market with surgical facilities, ancillary services or joint ventures with health systems, or furthering an existing market’s growth potential by focusing on base business, in-market development and new service lines, our experience has shown us that no two markets are alike. We see value in individuality.
At Surgery Partners, our mission is to enhance patient quality of life through partnership. Surgery Partners is an organization deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate and personalized care, to meet the needs of our diverse patients, employees and physician partners in the communities in which we serve. Our colleagues are critical in achieving that mission. As it truly brings out the best in all of us, Surgery Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Our Surgery Partners team is comprised of more than 15,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians, serving more than 600,000 patients annually. Want to work with us? Check out our website for current employment opportunities.
