Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant-Bellevue Medical Center - Cardiology and Stroke (Days)

The Nebraska Medical Center • Bellevue, NE

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the Cardiac and Stroke Unit at Bellevue Medical Center, a 36-bed unit specializing in the care of cardiac and stroke patients. Staff on this certified chest pain and stroke center care for patients requiring cardiac drips, manage 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 by allowing CNAs more time for patient care activities like bathing and ambulation, and enabling RNs to focus on assessments and orders. This approach has shown increased staff and patient satisfaction, improved quality data (e.g., CHG bathing), and a decrease in call light activations.

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

What This Job Offers

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