Certified Nursing Assistant - Operating Room

Winona Health • Winona, MN

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) is an essential member of the nursing team, providing patient care as a trained auxiliary staff member under the direction of a professional nurse and leadership. The role performs non-professional tasks throughout the Operating Room (OR) Department, including maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and supporting patient transportation, safety, and well-being.

The position is 0.80–1.0 FTE, or 32–40 hours per pay period. Daytime hours are between 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays are required. Starting pay is $16.39–$20.49, based on experience. The role has no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Maintain current status on the Minnesota State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrated safe patient care and transfer practices.
• Demonstrated safe use of oxygen and transport of oxygen tanks.
• Ability to verbalize the role in various codes.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CNA experience.
• Previous surgery department experience.
• Familiarity with the Cerner Patient Information Database.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of and with assistance from the Registered Nurse, clean Operating Room suites between procedures and help set up suites for subsequent procedures.
• Help improve the efficiency of overall Operating Room processes.
• Obtain, order, stock, restock, and put away supplies and equipment for the Pre- and Post-Op Anesthesia Area and the Operating Room; maintain appropriate dating, remove outdated items, and help pull supplies for the next day's cases.
• Report malfunctioning equipment promptly and remove it from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of supplies for patient care.
• Transport patients between the Pre-Anesthesia Area, Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and inpatient units, and transport patients to their cars after discharge.
• Remain available by pager and respond promptly to pages by reporting to the department and assisting as needed.
• Prioritize pages with patient care needs at the center of decisions.
• Remain vigilant to patient safety needs, take necessary precautions, and communicate concerns to the professional nurse promptly.
• Support nursing staff and document assistance in the electronic medical record, including assistance with activities of daily living, repositioning, transferring, obtaining vital signs, bathing, and other assigned tasks within the CNA scope of practice.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, mental health support, and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, with additional options including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars.
• Employee discounts with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED