Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Nursing Assistant at Summit Orthopedics provides direct hands-on care and performs delegated nursing care tasks under the supervision of a perioperative registered nurse. This role works in a patient-first environment where the values of Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service are lived out.

Responsibilities

• Transfers discharged patients weighing up to 200 lbs to awaiting transportation independently via wheelchair or other available modes of transportation.
• Affords assistance in the safe transfer of patients from cart to chair, from chair to wheelchair.
• Functions as an assistant to the RN who is recovering pediatric patients.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submits requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels throughout the Center.
• Responds to requests for assistance from the professional staff to the level of competence attained.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly. Requisitions for repair or replacement of surgical instrumentation; removes defective instrumentation from general service.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Disposes of filled suction and trash containers; empties full linen hampers.
• Documents maintenance activities when required to do so.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality.

Requirements

This is a part-time, 0.9 FTE Nursing Assistant opportunity based at our Eagan Surgery Center. 12 hour weekday shifts, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. This position may require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Benefits

Summit offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. The hiring range for this position is $18.77 to $23.46 per hour, and the hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials, and/or deferred compensation.

Pay

$18.77 to $23.46 per hour

Schedule

12 hour weekday shifts, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Part-time, 0.9 FTE.