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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