CNA/Nursing Assistant - Operating Room (Bellevue)

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine's Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska is hiring a CNA/Nursing Assistant for the Operating Room. This full‑time role offers 10- or 12‑hour shifts and supports a growing perioperative team across several specialties.

You will perform delegated patient activities under licensed nurses to help achieve each patient's plan of care. Nebraska CNA certification and BLS are required, with potential Injectables training after hire. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Nebraska CNA certification and BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Must be at least 16 years old for CNA; 18+ for Nursing Assistant.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient’s plan of care.
• Support perioperative team across multiple OR services.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

Nebraska CNA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

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:

CNA/Nursing Assistant - Operating Room

Bellevue Medical Center, part of Nebraska Medicine, is an 80-bed community hospital located in Bellevue, Nebraska. As a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, we provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services.

Our Operating Room currently consists of six surgical suites and will expand to eight suites in fall/winter 2026. The surgical team provides care across multiple specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, surgical oncology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our growing perioperative team and support the continued expansion of surgical services at Bellevue Medical Center. We are excited to expand our team!

Details:

Full time

10 and 12 hour shifts available

• 7a-7:30p
• 9a-930p
• 11a-1130p

CNA

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.

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).
• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

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.