Nursing Assistant

Summit Orthopedics·Minnetonka, Minnesota

$19 - $23/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 18 days ago

Practice for this role

Nursing Assistant · $19 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-53% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Minnetonka, Minnesota ($40.00/hr)

30 similar openings in the Minnetonka area · median $40.00/hr

$18.00/hr · lowesthighest · $130/hr

this role: $18.77/hrmedian $40.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Minnetonka, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 53% below the Minnetonka, Minnesota median for nursing roles.

The Nursing Assistant provides direct hands-on patient care and performs delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. They also assist with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a clean and orderly surgical environment.

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

The Nursing Assistant may provide direct hands on care and perform delegated nursing care tasks set forth by the Board of Nursing in administrative rules. In surgery, the Nursing Assistant may work under the supervision of a perioperative registered nurse. The licensed nurse may need to limit the range of tasks based on patient needs, situation, or available resources and shall supervise all nursing tasks, functions, and activities. The Nursing Assistant works collaboratively with the perioperative, pre- and post-op nursing staff, Clerical staff and Material Management.

This is a full-time Nursing Assistant opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. Monday - Friday schedule with variable daytime hours. This position may require flexibility to float to other Summit surgery centers as needed.

Transfers the discharged patient weighing up to 200 lbs to awaiting transportation independently via wheelchair or other available modes of transportation.

Assists in the safe transfer of patients from cart to chair, from chair to wheelchair.

Functions as assistant to RN who is recovering pediatric patients.

Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submit requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels throughout the Center.

Responds to requests for assistance from the professional staff to the level of competence attained.

Verifies that equipment functions properly. Requisitions for repair or replacement of surgical instrumentation; removes defective instrumentation from general service.

Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Disposes of filled suction and trash containers; empties full linen hampers.

Documents maintenance activities when required to do so.

Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $18.77 to $23.46 per hour.

The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as transferring patients weighing up to 200 lbs and maintaining surgical equipment. The role requires collaboration with perioperative staff and adherence to departmental policies and safety procedures.

Documentation
Collaboration
Patient care
Inventory management
Patient transfer
Nursing assistance
Equipment verification
Environmental maintenance
Surgical instrumentation maintenance
Pediatric patient recovery assistance

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Profit sharing

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $19 - $23/hr
Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Application: Employer website

Minnesota nursing assistant roles stay consistently needed

In Minnesota, nursing assistant roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and other care settings. Competitive candidates can independently transfer patients up to 200 lbs, handle environmental maintenance, and stay flexible enough to float to other Summit locations in a part-time schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any site-specific expectations before applying.