Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Care Unit - Post Cardiac Surgery

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant for the Cardiac Care Unit, focusing on post-surgery patients. You will play a crucial role in ensuring high-intensity nursing care and effective communication with patients and families. With shifting needs, both full-time and part-time positions are available, along with competitive benefits including retirement match and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits including retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 or 18 years of age depending on the position.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient activities as assigned.
• Ensure high intensity of nursing care.
• Support staff in monitoring patient conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school education or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Care Unit - Post Cardiac Surgery

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Shift:

Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Care Unit - Post Cardiac Surgery

Position Highlights

Cardiac Care Unit – Post-Cardiac Surgery, or CCUPCS: This 24-bed unit bridges intensive care and med-surg units. Patients require a high intensity of nursing care and a high level of surveillance for conditions such as ventricular assist devices, heart or lung transplants, artificial hearts, complicated post-cardiac surgical patients, specialized care in cardiac drips, external pacing and SWANs.

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

Shift Details:

Full- Time & Part- Time

Days 12 hr shifts

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 American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska
  
  

Certified Nursing Assistant:

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 endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon completion of unit orientation required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Nursing Assistant:

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.
  
  

Recruiter Contact:

Morgan Harris

[e-mail]

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.

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