Certified Nurse Assistant Outpatient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited Nurse Assistant Program. One year patient care experience preferably in an ASC or hospital setting.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION: Current Basic Life Support Certification. Must be state/ nationally registered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. Ability to perform required mathematical functions related to medication dosages and administration. Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship. Participates in opportunities of continuing education. Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication. Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing: 66-100% Sitting: 0-33% Walking: 0-33% Lifting: 0-50 lbs as needed Carrying: 0-25 lbs as needed Pushing: 0-400 lbs on wheels with assistance Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: Rarely Bending: Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: Rarely Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Crawling: None Kneeling: Rarely Reaching: Overhead as necessary but limited. General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to communicate, read labels and mix solutions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Inside: 95-100% Outside: 0-5% Temperature: 30F - 115F Fumes: Frequent Dust: Occasional Gases: Occasional Odors: Frequent Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Running equipment, alarm buzzers, phones, and cleaning equipment. Hazards: Contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Exposed to wet conditions, toxic chemicals, hot and moving mechanical parts and sharp objects.