CNA

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN direction at CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, NE. The role focuses on compassionate basic care, patient safety, and contributing to the plan of care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires completion of the 75-hour state approved Nursing Assistant course with Nebraska eligibility, CPR certification, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must complete the 75-hour state approved Nursing Assistant course.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license or eligibility in Nebraska upon hire.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate.
• Assist with basic patient care and transport as directed by RN/LPN.
• Document cares in the patient record and communicate findings to the team.
• Contribute to the patient's plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

75-hour state approved Nursing Assistant course

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will be a cornerstone of patient care, directly contributing to comfort, safety, and recovery by providing essential support under RN direction.

Every day, you will deliver compassionate basic care, assist with patient transport, and actively contribute to the patient's plan of care as a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, upholding the highest standards of conduct and patient well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a dedicated spirit of service, strong communication skills, a meticulous approach to patient support, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of dignified, high-quality healthcare.

• Under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practitioner, RN or LPN, participates in the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.
• Assessment - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of the healthcare consumer.
• Plan – Contributes to the plan of care through observation, data collection and communication of findings to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement – Provides basic patient care activities based on the plan of care and as delegated.
• Evaluate – Contributes to the evaluation of the healthcare consumer by observing responses to interventions and communicating findings to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents cares provided in the healthcare consumer’s record.

Job Requirements

Required

• Other Must have successfully completed the 75-hour state approved course for Nursing Assistant if hired into the Nursing Assistant position after April 30, 1998. , upon hire
• Certified Nursing Assistant: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.