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Surgical Tech Full-time
Winona Health

Certified Surgical Technologist

Winona Health Winona, MN
$30.36 - $37.95 / hour
*15,000 Sign-On Bonus Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Operating Room 0.80 - 0.90 FTE, 64 - 72 Hours a Pay Period Days, Hours between 6:45 am - 3:15 pm (Late Stay Requirement & Call Rotation) Weekends: Weekend Call Rotation Holidays: Holiday Call Rotation *Starting Pay Between $30.36 - $37.95 Based on Experience Position Overview: The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is a health care professional who provides specific services in the Surgery Department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The CST is active in the patient care process and collaborates with the RN to deliver quality and safe health care. The CST understands the surgery environment and patient care process. They provide care while meeting physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient and family. The CST collaborates with the RN to modify the plan of care based on the needs of the patient and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Keeps updated on current patient care practice, medications, and legal issues. Follows best practice recommendations including but not limited to: AORN, AST, Perioperative Guidelines and organization wide policies and procedures. Works closely with the surgeon while recognizing surgeon preferences and preference card details. In coordination with the RN, assembles the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for the surgical procedure. Checks that all equipment is functioning properly before use. Notifies RN of defects, removes defective equipment from the patient care area, labels and documents defect and need for repair in order to maintain a safe environment. Practices safe site surgery techniques including but not limited to time out standard work and stops the line when safety issues or concerns with patient care occur. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the RN in accordance to policy/procedure. Consults with the RN to revise surgeon preference cards. Demonstrates an understanding of surgical Applies knowledge to set up cases by pre-operative scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrumentation, sutures, assisting surgeons with gowning and gloving, draping patients, and/or assisting surgeon with draping; intra-operative coordinating and passing of instrumentation and being alert to the needs of the surgeon, post-operative drape removal from patient, removal of contaminated instruments and transport to the decontamination room for processing, safe disposal of all sharps, and proper disposal of trash and linen. Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of the patient and takes necessary precautions as warranted. Follows recommended infection control/prevention procedures. Follows department specific policies, procedures, standard work and assists in updating the standard work content as needed. Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Department Specific Requirements: Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories. Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. Sponges or suctions the operative site. Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. Review the patient’s chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings the patient to the assigned operating room. Assists with transferring patient to the operating room table. Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient. Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury. Assists with applying tourniquets and monitors before the procedure. Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure. Attends focus board and mandatory staff meetings and completes educational requirements of Winona Health. Other job duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports Skills and Experience: Required: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and/or the Association of Surgical Technologists BLS Certification Verbalizes role in codes Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner) 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.
NP OR Full-time
MPOWERHealth

Surgical First Assist(Laparoscopic and Robotic) - 1099 Contractors - PA/NP - Minnesota

MPOWERHealth Winona, MN
Overview: MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical First Assist (1099 Contractor) to join our team in Minnesota. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials:NP/PA. As a Surgical First Assist, you will play a critical role in the success of our surgical procedures. Benefits: Multiple medical plan options Health Savings Account with company contributions Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents 401k with company match Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick time, and holidays Company wellness program with health insurance incentives ***RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE**** Responsibilities: Surgical First Assist: Primary function is to provide first assist support during surgical procedures. Pre-operative Coordination: Confirm cases, meet patients, explain procedures, obtain necessary documentation, and coordinate with OR staff. Intraoperative Support: Assist with patient positioning, maintain sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and collaborate with the OR team. Post-operative Care: Assist with patient transfer, provide PACU handover, and complete necessary documentation. Continuous Improvement: Participate in clinical and operational projects, such as education, training, and process improvement. Skill Expansion: Demonstrate willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand skill set. Qualifications: Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience. Must have experience assisting in General, GYN, and Orthopedics(laproscopic and robotics). Spine experience is a plus. Education/Training: Must have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office, and EMR. Must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Assist program. Must possess current state license where practicing. Physical Requirements: Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to: Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking Frequent lifting to 20+ lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling. Preferred Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs. Customer service-oriented mindset. Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently. It is the policy of MPOWERHealth not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. #IND456
RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Winona Health

Assisted Living Nurse Manager

Winona Health Winona, MN
*Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus* Winona Senior Services Watkins Assisted Living Nurse Manager 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per Pay Period Shift: 8:00 am-4:30 pm with flexibility Weekends: Occasional Holidays: Occasional On Call: Yes Position Overview: The Nurse Manager of Assisted Living is responsible for unit coordination and day-to-day supervision for Watkins Manor, Adith Miller Manor, and Roger Metz Manor. The Nurse Manager supports the Assisted Living areas by providing expertise in the nursing practice process, facilitating optimal delivery of resident care through evidenced-based practices adhering to patient safety principles including the code of ethics, and providing effective leadership. The Nurse Manager supports the units by daily rounding and making improvements in standard work, interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures of the organization. The Nurse Manager shall be advised of all pertinent information and shall be responsible for oversight/reporting of all significant occurrences. The Nurse Manager is accountable for completing leader standard work including daily/weekly audits of the department, encouraging staff-level leadership, and interacting with staff throughout assisted living and the organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Coordinates Admission through discharge for residents. · Performs accurate and timely Initial, Quarterly, and other Assessments as required by the State of Minnesota. · Creates the resident plan of care to identify risks, strengths, and needs while residing in the Assisted Living environment. · Ensures the plan of care is visible and adhered to by the interdisciplinary team. · Ensures services are performed and tracked for accuracy of services and billing. · Coordinates orders and changes in condition with the resident, resident support system, and health care providers. · Ensures medical records are accurate and most current living wills/POLST contracts are incorporated into the plan of care. · Monitors at-risk behaviors/concerns and continually mitigates risks of injury, accidents, and social behaviors. · Documents actions and behaviors that do not align with service agreements and ensures these actions/behaviors are addressed promptly in conjunction with the Administrator. · Provides support and guidance to staff in the performance of services, emergencies, and identification of significant changes in residents or services. · Ensures resident services and care align with the desired expectations of the resident and all decisions made are resident (and family) centered. · Assist unit staff by coaching, mentoring, and monitoring the implementation of care plans, procedures, and customer service skills. · Acts as a role model for employees, residents, and others by utilizing positive behaviors to support assisted living areas. Understands the processes and functions of both Assisted Living and Memory Care. · Cost-effectively analysis of staffing needs to ensure appropriate and qualified staff availability. · Assist staff in all nursing units as needed with staffing needs, census, and acuity to ensure adequate resident care. Collaborate with the staff in decisions regarding overtime if necessary. · Understand the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, implementation, planning, and evaluation of resident care. Keeps current on nursing theory, research, medications, and legal issues related to resident-based services. · Demonstrate LEAN leadership through coaching, inquiry root cause analysis, and removal of barriers to improved performance. · Assist the Administrator in analyzing all quality initiatives including incident/occurrence reports, medication error reports, resident complaints/concerns and resident falls; perform record review as warranted. · Participates and conducts written, verbal, and corrective reviews as necessary with the staff regarding performance evaluations. Skills and Experience: Required: · 2 or 4-year nursing degree. · 2 years of RN experience · Assisted living knowledge · CPR Certification · RN license in MN · Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Preferred: · Non-violent crisis Intervention and crucial conversation training (to be completed within the first year of employment) 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.
NP OR Full-time
MPOWERHealth

Surgical First Assist(Laparoscopic and Robotic) - PA/NP - Minnesota (Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Available)

MPOWERHealth Winona, MN
Overview: MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical First Assist to join our team in Minnesota. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials:NP/PA. As a Surgical First Assist, you will play a critical role in the success of our surgical procedures. Benefits: Multiple medical plan options Health Savings Account with company contributions Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents 401k with company match Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick time, and holidays Company wellness program with health insurance incentives ***RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE**** Responsibilities: Surgical First Assist: Primary function is to provide first assist support during surgical procedures. Pre-operative Coordination: Confirm cases, meet patients, explain procedures, obtain necessary documentation, and coordinate with OR staff. Intraoperative Support: Assist with patient positioning, maintain sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and collaborate with the OR team. Post-operative Care: Assist with patient transfer, provide PACU handover, and complete necessary documentation. Continuous Improvement: Participate in clinical and operational projects, such as education, training, and process improvement. Skill Expansion: Demonstrate willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand skill set. Qualifications: Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience. Must have experience assisting in General, GYN, and Orthopedics(laproscopic and robotics). Spine experience is a plus. Education/Training: Must have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office, and EMR. Must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Assist program. Must possess current state license where practicing. Physical Requirements: Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to: Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking Frequent lifting to 20+ lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling. Preferred Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs. Customer service-oriented mindset. Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently. It is the policy of MPOWERHealth not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. #IND456
LPN Full-time
Winona Health

Licensed Practical Nurse 3rd Shift

Winona Health Winona, MN
*Sign on Bonus up to $3000 Winona Senior Services Full or Part Time Up to1.0 FTE 80 Hours a Pay Period 3rd Shift Weekends: Every Third Holidays: Every Other Position Overview: Provides and exercises nursing judgment in the care of residents through the nursing process utilizing knowledge obtained from the physical assessment of the resident and information gathered from the interdisciplinary health care team. Conducts self in a professional and respectful manner in administering nursing care and education to the resident and family members, interacting with interdisciplinary health care team members and with the community. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Works with interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs. Accurate and efficient documentation of resident care and medication information. Supervision of staff and delegation of duties using effective communication techniques. Essential Skills and Experience: LPN License - MN 12 Continuing Education Credits/2 years CPR Certification Valid Drivers License Basic computer skills. Word. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data). Nonessential Skills and Experience: Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred. 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.