CNA-OB Technician

Catholic Health Initiatives; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives in Grand Island, NE is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to support nurses and patient care under RN direction. You will provide compassionate basic care, assist with transfers and rounds, and contribute to the plan of care as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrate service, strong communication, meticulous patient support, and a commitment to dignified, high-quality healthcare as part of our mission.

Qualifications

• CNA certification NE required or equivalent.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Nurse Assistant training or in-progress nursing program accepted.
• Experience as a CNA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist admissions, discharges, and transfers under RN direction.
• Set up instruments and supplies for procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Respond to patient calls and perform rounds to ensure safety and comfort.
• Assist in preparation and draping for operative procedures as directed.
• Participate in unit meetings, ongoing education, and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with policies and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant: NE

Basic Life Support - CPR

Nurse Assistant training

Nursing School student

Tools

Sterile technique

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.

• Assists in the admission, discharge, and transfer process as directed by the RN. Takes patient age, physical abilities, and/or developmental needs into account when communicating patient needs.

• Sets up tables, instruments, and supplies required for cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, and circumcisions. Maintains sterile technique.

• Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures. Bases care on patients’ age, physical abilities, and/or developmental needs into account when communicating patient needs.

• Assists in the preparation and draping of patient and operative area. Prepares, passes, and maintains a correct count of instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies utilized during the operative procedure.

• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit meetings, in-service programs, continuing education programs and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy. Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities.

• Complies with internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures. Participates in achieving nursing division goals and supports the Shared Governance structure. Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department. Demonstrates work practices consistent with Common Spirit Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Other Nurse Assistant training, upon hire or

• Other Current Student in Nursing School program, , upon hire or

• equivalent experience

• Certified Nursing Assistant: NE, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

Pay Range

$19.87 - $28.06 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.