Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Oncology ICU

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Nursing Assistants for the Oncology ICU at Werner Cancer Hospital. Roles include performing delegated patient activities to support the plan of care, with shifts including days, nights, part-time and full-time opportunities.

Qualified candidates will have Nebraska CNA certification or be in process, BLS, and strong communication skills; nursing students or experienced aides are encouraged to apply.

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 required, must be from an American Heart Association endorsed program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data entry knowledge

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 or Nursing Assistant- Oncology ICU Werner Cancer Hospital ICU, or WICU: This 12- bed intensive care unit in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center serves adult surgical, oncology and palliative care patients receiving chemotherapy.

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

Shift Details: Days and Nights Part time and Full time

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 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:

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 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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to 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.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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