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 days per week M-F with variable hours between 6:00 am - 6:30 pm out of our Eagan Orthopedic 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 centers 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.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plan Maternity Bundle 401K with Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.
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
Performance Expectations i-Healths Core Values:
- Integrity- Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality - Act with high purpose committed effort and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation- Identify progressive solutions that improve service teamwork efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
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