ASSISTANT OR - VIRGINIA BAPTIST HOSPITAL

ASSISTANT OR - VIRGINIA BAPTIST HOSPITAL Location: Lynchburg, VA, United States Facility location: Virginia Baptist Hospital Date Posted: Jan 30, 2024 Job ID: 13521 Department: VBH Operating Room Shift: Other Schedule: Full Time Partnering with you to live your best life.
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Job Description Overview The OR Assistant performs various patient care activities and related services.
May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and to transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication.
Responsibilities Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and as outlined in the plan of care Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process Uses resources (e.
g.
, time, people, supplies, etc.
) cost effectively Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma / GED Preferred Experience: Nursing Assistant or CNA experience Preferred Certifications and Licensures: Certified by the Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nurse Aide Our care givers at Centra are the most valuable asset we have and it is our mission and commitment to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive environment.
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