Certified Nursing Assistant/ Nursing Assistant- Solid Organ Transplant Unit

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine's Solid Organ Transplant Unit (SOTU) seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant to join a 36-bed med-surg unit serving adult pre- and post-transplant patients in Nebraska’s only solid organ transplant program.

This role offers both day and night shifts, with part-time or full-time opportunities. Expect growth through unit teamwork, patient complexity, and strong caregiver relationships within an exceptional transplant program.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 for CNA role; requires Nebraska CNA certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire from an AHA-endorsed program.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification (Nebraska)

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Nursing Assistant- Solid Organ Transplant Unit

Position Highlights:

Solid Organ Transplant Unit, or SOTU: This
36-bed med-surg unit is Nebraska’s only solid
organ transplant unit. It provides medical, surgical,
telemetry and progressive care to adult pre- and
post-liver, kidney, pancreas, intestinal and islet cell
transplant patients. It is also home to the Intestinal
Rehab Program, the busiest intestinal transplant
program in the U.S. Staff care for patients from all
over the world. This nursing position offers many
growth opportunities through unit teamwork, patient
complexity, relationship building with patients and
transplant fellowship classes.

(also known as: Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, CNA, NA, SOTU)

Shift Details:

Part Time & Full Time

Days & Nights

Why Nebraska Medicine

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.

• Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
• Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care
• Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska

Certified Nursing Assistant

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nursing Assistant

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

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Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.