Nursing Assistant Care Suite

Summit Orthopedics Nursing Assistant Position

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.

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, 0.75 FTE Nursing Assistant position based at our Vadnais Heights Surgery Center / Care Suites. 12 hour shifts with a rotating schedule of 2 shifts one week, and 3 shifts the following week. Weekday, daytime hours of 7 : 30 AM to 7 : 30 PM. Flexibility to float to other sites as needed. 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.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $18.40 to $23.00 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 factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

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 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Qualifications :

• Education : High School (required)
• Experience : Previous Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
• Skills : Basic Life Support (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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