Nurse Assistant, Peri-Anesthesia - North Hills Surgery Center (Full Time, 7A-3P) in Fayetteville, AR

Job DetailsJob Location: Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Nursing ServicesOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Position Summary The role of the Nurse Assistant reports to the Clinical Coordinator. This position, under close supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in caring for patients. Essential Position Responsibilities Assist with basic hygiene needs Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system Assist with ambulation, patient mobility, and transport medications and blood products, including sealed medication trays for crash cart exchange, as needed Assist with clerical support duties including, data entry, order entry, and maintaining departmental supplies Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Licensure and Certifications: CPR within 90 days of employment, required. Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferred. Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position spends 10% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. Qualifications