Certified Nursing Assistant/ Nursing Assistant- Solid Organ Transplant Unit

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement match contribution

PTO accrual

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine’s Solid Organ Transplant Unit (SOTU) is a 36-bed med-surg unit for adult pre- and post-transplant care, including liver, kidney, pancreas, intestinal and islet cell transplants. CNA/Nursing Assistant roles support patient care on this specialized unit, with growth opportunities through teamwork and transplant-related programs.

The unit emphasizes innovation, teamwork, excellence and healing, with competitive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age required for CNA.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire from an AHA-endorsed program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

BLS knowledge

Data entry knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification (Nebraska)

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA

Job description

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)

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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. 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

Competitive Benefits

• retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement

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.

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.