CNA/NA - Innovation Design Unit

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Innovation Design Unit (IDU) on the first shift. The part-time role supports pilots, projects, and processes aimed at improving patient outcomes and staff well-being.

You will work across patient care areas, using cutting-edge healthcare technology to advance practice while adhering to the plan of care and sharing feedback to improve care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• CNA certification in Nebraska required.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Medication Aide certification

Injectables course

Data entry

Medical terminology

Education

CNA certification (Nebraska)

Tools

Computer data entry

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: First Shift (United States of America) Certified Nursing Assistant - Innovation Design Unit Shift Details: Part time 24 hours/ week Days.

Join our Innovation Design Unit as a certified nursing assistant and be at the forefront of nursing innovation. Engage in meaningful projects, pilots, and processes aimed at achieving optimal patient outcomes AND enhancing colleague well-being. Work in a collaborative, adaptable environment across various patient acuities, and use cutting-edge healthcare technology to advance practice. Bring your skills and passion to a role that shapes the future of healthcare.

General Information about the IDU: Innovation Design Unit (IDU) is an active patient care environment intended to design, test, and validate new models of care, innovative technology, and facility design. The IDU will have 17 patient rooms that are divided into zones. Each zone is intended to test various room designs or equipment. The primary patient population will be adult medical-surgical. The levels of care include Medical-Surgical, Progressive, and Intensive Care (acuity adaptable). Planned innovations: Virtual Nursing/Virtual Sitter Interactive Patient Experience Platform featuring digital displays for patient engagement and staff efficiencies. Real Time Location Systems-to enhance safety and efficiency And much more!

Ready to shape the future of healthcare?

IDU Podcast - The Future of Nursing: What is the Innovation Design Unit? The Future of Nursing: What is the Innovation Design Unit? – Podcast Activities (unmc.edu) My Job in a Minute - Nursing in a Team Based Care Model - https://youtu.be/2QDr62g9g7E?si=qck3HvOuYxyzVYwf

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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
• 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).
• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 has 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.