Perianesthesia Nursing Assistant (CNA), Methodist Hospital

Saint Louis Park, MNPosted Jul 28, 2026

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Perianesthesia Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Perianesthesia team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

 

Position Summary:

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing his/her skill and expertise to complement other health care providers. 

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to work in all areas of Perianesthesia (Pre-op, Phase I/PACU, and Phase II/Discharge).  Includes preparing patients for surgery (vital signs, point of care testing, skin preparation, documentation in Epic, etc.) assisting nurses during recovery (SCD machines, ambulation, assist with dressing, etc.), and transporting patients post-operatively.

  • Breaks are important to our team
  • Lactation room in department
  • Regular team recognition events
  • Workgroups/Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Monthly nursing assistant team meeting
  • Monthly educational offerings
  • Shared Governance Committee

 

Work Schedule:

  • 0.6 DE 8 hr FTE, rotating weekends up to every other as needed, rotating holidays as needed.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant and current on the State of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
    • All candidates must be current on the State of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry or be an LPN student or a Jr. level nursing student, which means completion of first quarter clinicals with an accredited RN or LPN program.
  • BLS required

 

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! 

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