Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pre/Post Op (Full-Time)

OrthoNebraska • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) III provides patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, reporting changes in patient condition, performing EKGs, applying durable medical equipment, stocking supplies, charting in the electronic health record, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The role also includes basic patient care, clerical tasks and patient registration, maintaining medical records, and supply inventory. Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

The schedule is 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, working four 9-hour shifts at varied times between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A high school education or GED is required. Applicants must be registered as a CNA with the State of Nebraska and have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Registration with the State of Nebraska as a CNA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire or within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal or written instructions and use judgment in routine situations.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage and support patients and team members.
• Critical thinking and quick decision-making ability; attention to detail and a calm bedside manner.
• Ability to flex to meet departmental needs when required.
• Ability to meet the position’s medium physical-work demands, including exerting up to 20–50 pounds occasionally and/or 10–25 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment physical and drug testing; any job offer is contingent on successful completion of these and obtaining active required licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Prior nurse assistant experience.
• One or more years of customer service work in a healthcare setting.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under the direction of licensed nursing personnel and according to established protocols, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and monitor vital signs.
• Report changes in patients’ conditions.
• Perform EKGs and apply durable medical equipment.
• Interact with patients and healthcare professionals using appropriate communication skills to support efficiency, productivity, and quality of care.
• Perform clerical tasks and patient registration activities.
• Maintain patient medical records accurately and promptly while protecting sensitive information.
• Perform supply inventory and stock supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Perform other assigned duties for which competency has been demonstrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED