Certified Nursing Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities Orthopedics • Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

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 (0.8) position working 4 8-hour shifts per week (M-F) out of our Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center. Scheduled hours will be between 6:00 am - 7:00 pm and will depend on department need.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Maternity Bundle
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym & Car Rental Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees