Registered Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant I - Non Exempt
Reports Directly To: Clinical Manager
Job Overview:
Act as an assistant to Physicians, Mid-levels, Registered Nurses, Radiology Technologists, Medical Assistants and assists with patient care and office based procedures and/or clinic. A Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting with patient care within the scope permitted under the direction of a clinician and/or Registered Nurses. Supports the team with a variety of patient logistics, clerical, and equipment/supply duties.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Escort patient to exam room
• Obtain vital signs and records in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Communicates to provider(s) where and when they are needed within each department and updates provider(s) regarding patient status.
• Accesses EMR for patients using appropriate software.
• Captures, labels and uploads patient images including wounds, extremities, face and any other necessary images.
• Assists with examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Assists with debridements, biopsies and cultures.
• Responsible for measuring patient for compression stockings.
• Discharges patients providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Practices Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Turn over exam room in coordination with patient discharge, sanitizing key surfaces, removing trash between each patient, and any other requirements needed to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Maintain a proactive approach to ensure provider schedule stays on track, minimize patient wait time, and communicate unexpected delays to the team.
• Assists provider with translating (English/Spanish) if applicable.
• Assists with training on various aspects of job duties with select employees.
All other necessary duties based on operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant
• Must be bilingual English - Spanish
• Active BLS certification
Vascular and/or Wound Care experience, preferred but not required

Essential Functions:

• Able to service 20 patient needs in one day.
• Able to communicate well with patients.
• Must be able to commute to multiple locations in the course of the working day/week, based on staffing needs.
• Positively serve as a resource to department staff as well as other members of the team as needed.
• Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly positions self to address patient care needs.
• Frequently move equipment and lift appropriate weight up to 50 pounds.
Help and position patients weighing up to 400 pounds.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Sasha Salloum, MD., Inc. AMPC, recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, Sasha Salloum, MD., Inc. AMPC, is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Sasha Salloum, MD., Inc. AMPC, does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Compensation: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, Vision and FSA benefits.
Location: Primary office in Escondido, CA

Location

Chula Vista

Department

Vascular Cath Lab

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Experience

Required to commute to different locations