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.

• 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 clickhere.
  
  • 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:

• Frequentlylift 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. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Notes:

• Revo/ i-Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants or employees who wish to request an accommodation may do so by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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• Please note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Revo/ i-Health reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable laws.