Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant-Bellevue Medical Center - Cardiology and Stroke (Nights)
About The Position
This position is for the Cardiac and Stroke Unit at Bellevue Medical Center, a 36-bed unit providing specialty care for cardiac and stroke patients. Staff at this certified chest pain and stroke center care for patients on cardiac drips and heart failure patients and provides post-stroke care and telemetry. The role utilizes a Care Pair Model, pairing a nurse with a CNA to collaborate in caring for 5-6 patients as a team. This model aims to improve staff and patient satisfaction, enhance quality data (e.g., CHG bathing), and decrease call light activations. The lower patient ratios for CNAs allow more time for activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, ambulation), leading to a more coordinated and less stressful workday.
Requirements
- Minimum of 16 years of age required (for CNA).
- Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required (for CNA).
- Minimum of 18 years of age required (for Nursing Assistant).
- High school education or equivalent required (for Nursing Assistant).
- Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program (for Nursing Assistant).
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Direct patient care experience preferred (for Nursing Assistant).
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient's plan of care.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
