CNA or Nursing Assistant - Med Surg - 4&5 Lied

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This 40-bed med-surg and telemetry unit specializes in post-operative, complex orthopaedics. Patients may include total knee and hip replacements, complicated orthopaedic cases, pulmonary, sepsis, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac, renal and psychiatric illnesses. The unit’s leadership team has more than 95 combined years of orthopaedic and med-surg experience. Its leaders take pride in helping staff become the best team members possible by and investing in their growth and development, both professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon completion of unit orientation required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon completion of unit orientation required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
• 35% discount at Clarkson College
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs

What This Job Offers

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