Certified Nursing Assistant

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics
The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for the delivery of optimum care to patients while in the Pre-Op, PACU, Phase II, OR, and Procedure Room areas of the surgery center, under the supervision of registered nurses.

This is a part-time (.8 FTE) role, Monday - Thursday 8-hour shifts, Friday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, variable start and end times. No weekends, No holidays, out of our Two Twelve Surgery Center.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

* Assists with rooming patients, taking vital signs, documentation, changing patient into preoperative attire, and implementing warming measures, as necessary.

* Assists in transferring patients from Phase I to Phase II.

* Assists in patient discharge, including assisting patient to dress, and transporting to awaiting vehicle via wheelchair if indicated.

* Assists patients with activities of daily living in the ASC.

* Assists physician in procedure room, as needed.

* Initiates and independently follows all cleaning checklists and restocking of all patient care and work areas. Assists in maintaining inventory levels throughout the center.

* Floats readily between all areas providing help as needed.

* Prioritizes and provides care based on the individualized plan of care, flexible with staffing needs and assigned duties of the ASC.

* Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.

* Assists with data entry as needed.

* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing perioperative experience. Provides emotional support and comfort for patient/family members, as appropriate.

* Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.

* Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.

* Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor, as needed).

* Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.

* Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.

* Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

* High School diploma/GED or equivalent required

* Nursing Assistant Certification preferred

* Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Benefits & Compensation:

* Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.

* The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

* We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.

* Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.

* All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

Working Conditions:

* Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.

* Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift.

* Must be able to frequently perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.

* Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.

* Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.

* Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer).

Setting:

* Surgery Center

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

* Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines

* Complete job required training

* Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g.…