Watertown, Wisconsin

Facility Watertown Regional Medical Center

Req ID 549983 Post Date 12/04/2025

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Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) – Outpatient Surgery assists licensed staff in the preoperative and postoperative care of surgical patients. The role includes helping with patient hygiene, ambulation, monitoring, and documentation while maintaining a clean and safe environment that supports high-quality surgical care and patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Assists with preparation of surgical patients including hygiene, gowning, and transport
Aids with positioning, transferring, and ambulation of patients before and after procedures
Takes and records vital signs, intake/output, and weight/height measurements
Prepares patient bays for admission and ensures equipment and supplies are stocked and sanitized
Supports patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes including belongings documentation
Provides personal care such as toileting, feeding, and oral hygiene as needed
Answers call lights and assists in patient comfort and emotional support
Cleans patient care areas and ensures adherence to infection control protocols
Assists in transporting patients to and from procedure areas or other departments
Communicates changes in patient condition to the nurse or surgical team promptly

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Understanding of surgical workflows and basic aseptic techniques
Strong verbal communication and observational skills
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow policies/procedures
Basic computer literacy and ability to chart in electronic systems
Team player with adaptability to fast-paced clinical demands

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Completion of a nursing assistant program (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
De-escalation training (Required within 30 days of hire)

Experience

Minimum 6 months of experience in a clinical, surgical, or ambulatory care setting (Preferred)

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