Certified Nursing Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for the delivery of optimum care to patients while in the Pre-Op, PACU, Phase II, OR, and Procedure Room areas of the surgery center, under the supervision of registered nurses. This is a part-time (.6 FTE) role, Monday - Friday, three 8-hour shifts, variable start and end times. No weekends, No holidays, out of our Two Twelve Surgery Center.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance with rooming patients, taking vital signs, documentation, changing patient into preoperative attire, and implementing warming measures, as necessary.
• Affords assistance in transferring patients from Phase I to Phase II.
• Affords assistance in patient discharge, including assisting patient to dress, and transporting to awaiting vehicle via wheelchair if indicated.
• Affords assistance in activities of daily living in the ASC.
• Affords assistance in the procedure room, as needed.
• Initiates and independently follows all cleaning checklists and restocking of all patient care and work areas.
• Affords assistance in maintaining inventory levels throughout the center.
• Floats readily between all areas providing help as needed.
• Prioritizes and provides care based on the individualized plan of care, flexible with staffing needs and assigned duties of the ASC.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
• Affords assistance with data entry as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing perioperative experience.
• Provides emotional support and comfort for patient/family members, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Reports occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor, as needed).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Affords assistance in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Ability to complete job required training.
• Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Ability to work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours.
• Ability to travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required.
• Ability to work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to other work locations, if required.

Benefits & Compensation

Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule. We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.

• Medical (w/Maternity Bundle)
• Dental & Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifetime Fitness Subsidy
• Car Rental discounts
• Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs

Setting Surgery Center Essential Requirements

• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Ability to complete job required training.
• Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.).
• Ability to work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours.
• Ability to travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required.
• Ability to work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to other work locations, if required.