Certified Nursing Assistant

Immanuel•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Immanuel Communities is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomist at Newport House in Omaha, Nebraska, a community with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care suites. The position collects blood specimens from long-term care residents for laboratory testing while providing compassionate, resident-centered care, including to elderly residents with cognitive impairments. The role requires accurate specimen collection and handling, adherence to safety and infection-control standards, and support for Immanuel’s Mission and CHRIST Promises. The position pays up to $22.06 per hour, based on experience, certifications, skills, and education. The schedule is a day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on a rotating two-week schedule: Week 1—Monday, Thursday, and Saturday; Week 2—Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
Active membership in good standing on the applicable state CNA registry is required.
Basic Life Support and First Aid certification is preferred, or the employee must be willing to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to perform venipuncture, including with difficult or fragile veins common among elderly residents.
Knowledge of the physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of senior and/or frail elderly people and their families.
Knowledge of Immanuel’s mission and Promises and how they relate to the role.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents or participants, coworkers, family members, and vendors.
Ability to use equipment, facilities, and materials appropriately.
High standards of ethics, accountability, and responsibility; initiative and motivation; and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to treat others with dignity and respect.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program.
Current phlebotomy certification, such as ASCP, NHA, or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Certified Nurse Aide; strongly preferred.
Experience in long-term care, geriatric care, or another healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on long-term care residents.
Verify resident identity using established protocols before specimen collection.
Label, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory accurately and promptly.
Provide calm, respectful, reassuring care, including to residents with dementia or anxiety.
Monitor residents for adverse reactions such as dizziness or bruising during and after blood draws.
Follow infection-control and OSHA-compliant safety practices.
Accurately document procedures in electronic medical records (EMR), within the scope of job duties and applicable licensure.
Communicate with nursing staff about laboratory orders and resident status.
Follow facility policies, HIPAA regulations, quality standards, and applicable internal and external requirements.
Maintain and clean phlebotomy equipment and restock supplies as needed.
Participate in safety, security, and infection-control programs and support continuous improvement.
Participate in meetings, training, and continuing education to support personal and professional growth.
Maintain professional affiliations and required certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.