Perioperative Nursing Asst

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

The Perioperative Nursing Assistant (PNA) is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the clinical nurse (Registered Professional Nurse). The PNA’s primary focus is to promote a positive patient surgical experience by partnering with the surgical team to provide excellence in customer service within the surgical environment. The PNA may aid in the preoperative holding area and with anesthesia personnel.

The Perioperative Nursing Assistant practices aseptic technique in the performance of certain core job functions, assumes responsibility for professional growth and self‑development, and can perform core job functions as identified in the skills checklist with minimal supervision. The PNA must work in a fast‑paced environment which requires multi‑tasking and ongoing communication with the surgical team, perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner, take direction from a variety of care providers, and remain organized with excellent communication skills.

Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family;
Patient Centered Care–Clinical Practice: support an environment of healing or wellness for patients, addressing patient needs in partnership with the patient, following the plan of care as assigned or instructed by a licensed professional, engaging the patient and family in compliance with the treatment plan, contributing to the plan of care or treatment intervention based on assigned tasks and patient/family input, and consistently implementing all safety interventions to minimize risk.

Protect patient rights and dignity, maintain confidentiality adhering to HIPAA regulations, present a professional manner, provide patient care under the direction of the Clinical Surgical Team, assist RN and other members of surgical care team with care delivery as assigned, answer telephone calls professionally and communicate to healthcare team, facilitate patient transport, notify pre‑op nurse when patient arrives to unit, stock assigned areas with supplies needed for patient care, keep OR rooms and unit areas clean and free of clutter, follow appropriate PPE/infection control policies, reinforce the importance of universal precautions with patient and patients family, utilize proper body mechanics and lift equipment, communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors, use safety communication techniques, communicate completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person, communicate patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN, use positive and respectful communication with all members of the healthcare team, participate in unit performance improvement initiatives, support professional nursing practice through shared governance, evidence‑based practice and ethical accountability, transport unit supplies, patient care supplies and equipment as assigned, practice accountability, and perform other duties as assigned while complying with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• High School Diploma or GED

• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor

Less than 1 year, 6 months experience in procedural area or environmental services. Preferred.

The Perioperative Nursing Assistant can work collaboratively with the perioperative team, function independently under the direction of the charge nurse, perform multiple tasks in an organized and timely manner, be self‑motivated, effectively communicate and understand verbal and written English language, and display a positive attitude.

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