Nursing Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

life insurance

paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

profit sharing

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics is looking for a part-time Nursing Assistant based at our Eagan Surgery Center. This role involves hands-on patient care and collaboration with nursing teams. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be a Certified Nursing Assistant. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare packages.

The position requires 12-hour weekday shifts and may involve floating to other locations as needed. It is crucial for the role that candidates have the ability to assist in patient transfers and maintain inventory.

Qualifications

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transferring discharged patients weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Restock, label, and maintain inventory.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School

Job description

Benefits

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, profit sharing

About Summit Orthopedics

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 Overview

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.

Position Details

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: Thursday, Friday.

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday.

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 receiving 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.

Compensation

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. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on skills, education, experience and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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)