Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

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 collaboratively with perioperative, pre- and post-op nursing staff, clerical staff, and material management.

About the Role

This is a part-time, 0.6 FTE Nursing Assistant opportunity based at the Plymouth Surgery Center. Shifts are 12 hours long, Monday through Friday, with a rotating schedule of Week 1: Thursday, Friday and Week 2: Monday, Tuesday.

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.
• Assists in the recovery of pediatric patients under the supervision of a perioperative registered nurse.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submits requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• 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

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal training program in nursing assistant or home health aide preferred. Current CPR certification required. Valid Minnesota Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. Additional compensation may include bonuses, differentials, and deferred compensation.

Pay

$18.77 to $23.46 per hour.

Schedule

12 hour weekday shifts, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.