Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant (Days) - Oncology Progressive Care Unit
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant works in the 24-bed Werner Cancer Hospital Progressive Care Unit (W-PCU) at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. The unit serves adult progressive surgical, oncology, palliative care, and progressive acute care patients receiving chemotherapy. Its mission is to provide expert care to patients and families while supporting education and research through an interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered approach. The role performs patient activities delegated by licensed nursing personnel to help achieve each patient’s plan of care. The position is offered for day shifts of 12 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and may be full-time or part-time.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant: At least 16 years of age.
- Certified Nursing Assistant: Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
- Certified Nursing Assistant: Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Certified Nursing Assistant: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire, from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; stated requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
- Nursing Assistant: At least 18 years of age.
- Nursing Assistant: High school education or equivalent.
- Nursing Assistant: Six months of patient care experience, or enrollment in a nursing program.
- Nursing Assistant: Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Nursing Assistant: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; stated requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant: Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant: Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Nursing Assistant: Direct patient care experience.
- Nursing Assistant: Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient activities delegated by licensed nursing personnel to support achievement of the patient’s plan of care.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including a retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, and tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
