Certified Nursing Assistant - Operating Room

$16.39 - $20.49 / hour

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Operating Room
0.80 - 1.0 FTE, 32 - 40 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 6:30 am - 3 pm or 8 am - 4:30 pm
Weekends: No Weekends
Holidays: No Holidays
*Starting Pay Between $16.39 - $20.49 Based on Experience

Position Overview:

The Nursing Assistant (NA) is an essential member of the nursing team in providing care to our patients. They are a trained auxiliary staff member who functions under the direction of a professional nurse and leadership to perform non-professional tasks throughout all areas of the Operating Room (OR) Department. These functions are to include but are not limited to maintaining the cleanliness of the OR, supply management, and patient transportation, safety, and well-being.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of and with the assistance of the Registered Nurse (RN), cleans Operating Room suites between procedures, and helps to set up the Operating Room suite for the following procedure; works to improve the efficiency of the overall Operating Room processes.
Obtains and puts away supplies and equipment for Pre- & Post-Op Anesthesia Area and the Operating Room to include ordering, restock/stocking of supplies and equipment to maintain appropriate dating, removes outdated items, and assists with pulling of supplies for next day’s cases; stocking to occur throughout the day as well to assure OR efficiency.
Reports any malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment. Ensures quality and timely delivery of supplies for patient care.
Transports patients between Pre-Anesthesia Area, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and inpatient units. Transports patients to car after discharge.
Is available by pager and responds in a timely manner to pages. Responds to all pager calls by reporting directly to the department and assisting as needed. Prioritizes pages by keeping patient care needs at the center of their decisions. Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted, and communicates concerns to the professional nurse in a timely manner.
Supports nursing staff and documents in the electronic medical record the assistance provided with ADLs, repositioning, transferring, obtaining vital signs, bathing, and all other assigned tasks that fall within the scope of practice for a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be a graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and must remain current on the Minnesota State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant
BLS Certification
Demonstrates safe patient care and transfers
Demonstrates safe use of oxygen and transport of O2 tanks
Verbalizes role in various codes
Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Familiar with Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Preferred:

Previous CNA experience
Previous surgery department experience

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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