Nursing Assistant - OR

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant for the Operating Room at a prestigious medical center. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting with patient care and ensuring the operating room is ready for surgical procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in patient care, have excellent communication skills, and be capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Join a team committed to redefining health care and making a difference in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.
• Experience in direct care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates OR room turnover and prepares for next patient.
• Assists with patient positioning and transport.
• Maintains inventory control and manages supplies.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Inventory Control

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Completion of Nursing Assistant training program

Six months of direct care experience

Current enrollment in LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Overview

M Health Fairview Health Services is seeking Nursing Assistant for the Operating Room at UMMC-East Bank!

This position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks), working Monday through Friday evenings, 230pm-11pm, with occasional weekends

About this position:

The University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) represents an integrated academic health care system. UMMC is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics located on the East and West banks of the UMMC campus in Minneapolis. It is the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community.

• Facilitates OR room turnover. Performs cleanup of OR
• Readies OR for next patient.
• Procures equipment
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance.
• Transports specimens and blood products.
• Transports dirty case carts to decontamination area.
• Provides Patient Care: Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
• Assists with preparation of patients for surgery.
• Transports patient.Maintains Inventory Control.
• Orders and manages supplies as directed.
• Restocks department with supplies.
• Makes rounds to keep current inventory in stock.
• Communicates supply issues to appropriate person.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, lifting above shoulder 32 lbs, lifting waist level 45 lbs, lifting below knee 40 lbs, carry waist level, balance, pushing, hearing, repetitive actions, speaking, seeing/visual.

Mental Demands: Frequent people contact, irregular work schedule, frequent interruptions, decision making skills, concentration, ability to work independently, multitasking, organizational skills, working with others and frequent deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants needs to acquire the certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.

And one of the following:

• Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.

Or

• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)

Or

• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program

Or

• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or other related experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$21.47-$28.19 Hourly

M Health Fairview Health Services is seeking Nursing Assistant for the Operating Room at UMMC-East Bank!

This position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks), working Monday through Friday evenings, 230pm-11pm, with occasional weekends

About this position:

The University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) represents an integrated academic health care system. UMMC is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics located on the East and West banks of the UMMC campus in Minneapolis. It is the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community.

• Facilitates OR room turnover. Performs cleanup of OR
• Readies OR for next patient.
• Procures equipment
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance.
• Transports specimens and blood products.
• Transports dirty case carts to decontamination area.
• Provides Patient Care: Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
• Assists with preparation of patients for surgery.
• Transports patient.Maintains Inventory Control.
• Orders and manages supplies as directed.
• Restocks department with supplies.
• Makes rounds to keep current inventory in stock.
• Communicates supply issues to appropriate person.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, lifting above shoulder 32 lbs, lifting waist level 45 lbs, lifting below knee 40 lbs, carry waist level, balance, pushing, hearing, repetitive actions, speaking, seeing/visual.

Mental Demands: Frequent people contact, irregular work schedule, frequent interruptions, decision making skills, concentration, ability to work independently, multitasking, organizational skills, working with others and frequent deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants needs to acquire the certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.

And one of the following:

• Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.

Or

• Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)

Or

• Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program

Or

• Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or other related experience