CNA/Nursing Assistant - Preop/PACU

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a CNA/Nursing Assistant for the Preop/PACU team. This full-time, second-shift role involves caring for a diverse surgical patient population in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at the Nebraska Medicine campus.

Qualifications include a Nebraska CNA certification, BLS within 30 days of hire, strong communication, and minimum age of 16. Medication Aide and Injectables training may be required post-hire in outpatient settings. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Nebraska required
• Effective communication skills required
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire from an AHA-endorsed program (effective for new hires starting Jan 1, 2023 or later)
• Medication Aide certification and Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNA Certification Nebraska

BLS Certification

Communication skills

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: Second Shift (United States of America) CNA/Nursing Assistant - Preop/Pacu Join our experienced Preop/PACU team and care for a diverse surgical patient population in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Shift: Rotating, hours: 9-1930 and 12-2230 1.0 fte Full-Time

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

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 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.