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 specializing in cardiac and stroke patient care. Staff on this certified chest pain and stroke center care for patients on cardiac drips, heart failure patients, and provide post-stroke care and telemetry. The unit 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 patient care, job satisfaction, and efficiency through two-way communication, allowing CNAs more time for activities of daily living and reducing call light usage. This approach has shown increased staff and patient satisfaction, improved quality data (CHG bathing), and decreased call light activation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 16 years of age required (for CNA).
- Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required (for CNA).
- 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).
- 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).
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
