Nursing Assistant

Summit Orthopedics; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 25,857 - 32,318; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics in Eagan is looking for a part-time Nursing Assistant to join our team. You will provide hands-on care and support to patients under the supervision of licensed nurses. Responsibilities include transferring patients, restocking supplies, and assisting nursing staff.

The ideal candidate should be a Certified Nursing Assistant with basic life support certification. We offer competitive pay ranging from $18.77 to $23.46 per hour and various benefits to support a healthy lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer discharged patients weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Assist in safe transfer of patients from cart to chair.
• Restock and maintain inventory levels.
• Document maintenance activities when required.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School

Job description

Job Overview

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

Role and Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant may provide direct hands on care and perform delegated nursing care tasks set forth by the Board of Nursing in administrative rules. In surgery, the Nursing Assistant may work under the supervision of a perioperative registered nurse. The licensed nurse may need to limit the range of tasks based on patient needs, situation, or available resources and shall supervise all nursing tasks, functions, and activities. The Nursing Assistant works collaboratively with the perioperative, pre- and post-op nursing staff, Clerical staff and Material Management.

This is a part-time, 0.6 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.

Schedule

• Week 1: Thurs, Fri.
• Week 2: Mon, Tues.

Responsibilities

• Transfers the discharged patient weighing up to 200 lbs to awaiting transportation independently via wheelchair or other available modes of transportation.
• Assists in the safe transfer of patients from cart to chair, from chair to wheelchair.
• Functions as assistant to RN who is recovering pediatric patients.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submit 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.

Salary and Benefits

Summit's hiring range for this position is $18.77 to $23.46 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

Previous Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (required)
• Basic Life Support (required)

Skills

• Basic Life Support (required)

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.