Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg 4th Floor - FT Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct care for the comfort, safety, and personal needs of pediatric patients under the direction and supervision of the RN, and provides indirect unit support related to supplies and equipment. This full-time night position is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The role provides age-specific care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents, supporting patients and families in accordance with the plan of care, delegated tasks, physician orders, and hospital policies. Duties include phlebotomy blood draws and fitting and placing orthopedic devices. The CNA also documents care in EPIC, maintains patient rooms and unit environments, supports equipment and supply availability, assists with clerical and receptionist tasks, and may help train new certified nursing assistant staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be enrolled in an LPN or RN nursing program to be eligible for the CNA-S2RN Program.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
Nebraska Nurse Aide certification upon hire, or an RN state or compact-state license, or an LPN license. An incumbent RN or LPN license satisfies the Nurse Aide registry requirement.
Ability to perform varied duties and change tasks without loss of efficiency or composure, including under stressful conditions and while prioritizing multiple requests.
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a nursing assistant with pediatric patients.
Basic computer skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, age-specific patient and family care under RN direction and supervision.
Perform or assist with tests and patient care procedures delegated by the RN, including phlebotomy blood draws and fitting and placing orthopedic devices.
Complete delegated tasks such as taking vital signs; measuring intake and output, height, weight, and head circumference; assisting with activities of daily living; preparing for admissions and discharges; transporting patients; and assisting the RN or physician with procedures.
Use patient and family input when delivering care, and participate with the multidisciplinary team in providing feedback about patient and family care needs.
Prioritize tasks according to patient care urgency, requests, department demands, and available resources.
Accurately document care in appropriate EPIC flowsheets within established time frames.
Maintain clean, comfortable, and safe patient rooms and unit areas, including preparing rooms with supplies and linens and performing appropriate cleaning tasks.
Provide age-appropriate toys, games, and infant equipment, and assist with routine cleaning of those items as needed.
Remove or credit extra patient supplies after transfers or discharges and return hospital equipment to its proper place.
Monitor and maintain the availability, storage, cleanliness, and upkeep of equipment and supplies; communicate equipment needs to the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Clinical Manager.
Keep hallways and work areas clear, maintain patient records by placing reports in charts, and communicate unit environment needs to the Supervisor or Clinical Manager.
Accept assignments to share knowledge and support new certified nursing assistant staff as a preceptor.
Perform clerical and receptionist duties as needed, including professionally answering, screening, and directing phone calls and assisting patients and visitors.
Order area supplies and forms as directed, anticipating usage and inventory needs.