Nursing Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for the Eagan Surgery Center in Minnesota. The role involves providing direct care to patients and assisting nursing teams pre- and post-operatively.

Key responsibilities include transferring patients, managing inventory, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should be high school graduates, with prior Nursing Assistant experience and certifications in Basic Life Support and as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Compensation includes hourly pay and benefits such as medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct hands-on care to patients.
• Assist with patient transfers and nursing procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Manage inventory and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School graduate

Job description

Position: Nursing Assistant (Part-Time, 0.6 FTE) at Summit Orthopedics – Eagan Surgery Center

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

Job Summary: As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct hands‑on care and perform delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of RN staff, supporting perioperative, pre‑ and post‑operative nursing teams. Duties include patient transfers, assistance with nursing procedures, inventory management, and maintenance of a safe, clean environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer discharged patients weighing up to 200 lbs to transportation, using wheelchair or other modal means.
• Assist with safe transfer of patients from cart to chair and from chair to wheelchair.
• Assist RN in recovery of pediatric patients.
• Restock, label, and maintain inventory; submit requisitions and distribute instruments, trays, crash carts, and medical equipment.
• Perform environmental maintenance and assist in maintaining inventory levels.
• Respond to professional staff assistance requests at the level of competence obtained.
• Verify equipment functionality; requisition repairs or replacements for surgical instrumentation.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Dispose of filled suction containers and empty full linen hampers.
• Document maintenance activities when required.
• Assist with maintaining established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate (required).
• Experience: Previous Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (required); Basic Life Support (required).
• Skills: Basic Life Support (required).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $18.77 to $23.46 per hour. Opportunity for bonuses, differentials, and deferred compensation. Final compensation determined by skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)/profit‑sharing retirement plan.

EEO Statement

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. 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.