CNA (PT Nights)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs receptionist, certified nursing assistant (CNA), and supply management duties in the specified hospital unit, and provides coverage to other hospital units as needed. This position follows a two-week rotating schedule: employees work 24 hours during the first week and 36 hours during the second week, with weekend and holiday shifts shared on a rotating basis.

The role combines patient-facing support with administrative and unit-readiness duties. Responsibilities include welcoming and directing visitors and patients’ family members, answering questions and calls, supporting patient care and transfers, assisting nursing staff with routine care, coordinating supplies and equipment, and maintaining patient and unit documentation. The employee also supports patient registration and discharge follow-up coordination, performs point-of-care testing and EKGs as indicated, and helps ensure patient rooms and equipment are ready for care.

The position requires confidentiality, effective communication with healthcare team members, strong organization and prioritization, and the ability to use computers and office equipment in a high-stress, high-volume environment. Care and respect for others are central to the Boys Town culture, and employees are expected to embody the patient-centered, family-friendly environment and serve as role models for the organization’s mission.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age.
• CNA certification.
• BLS certification.
• Experience using multiple computer systems, such as Microsoft applications and an Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling protected health information and other sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in high-stress, high-volume environments.
• Ability to effectively use a computer, office equipment such as copiers and scanners, and other equipment required for daily tasks.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties, including directing visitors and patients’ family members, answering incoming calls and questions, and helping physicians and hospital personnel locate patients or providers.
• Scan patient charts as directed by Health Information Management and approve open and closed electronic medical record documents.
• Assist in coordinating ancillary departments for patient care and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for Nurse’s Station equipment, such as copiers and fax machines.
• Order office supplies under the Director’s direction; order galley supplies, maintain orderliness, and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
• Maintain a working relationship with the BTNRH Dietary Specialist.
• Assist with chart preparation in collaboration with nursing staff and ensure patient rooms are set up for admissions the following day.
• Keep supply carts and procedure carts in patient rooms stocked; contact Directors, Laboratory, and/or the operating room to request additional supplies as needed.
• Contact physician offices to obtain required patient documents.
• Perform point-of-care testing and EKGs as indicated.
• Maintain charge capture, especially for billable supplies.
• Use CNA skills to assist RNs with rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and reviewing the Patient Handbook with parents.
• Help coordinate patient transfers, including preparing transport carts.
• Assist nursing staff with routine patient care, including feeding, bathing, ambulation, and making beds.
• Organize the nursing station as needed and maintain downtime forms.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures and assist with unit readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Work with the Patient Access Department to register patients admitted to or transferred from the unit and assist with discharge follow-up clinic appointments as needed.
• Maintain admission/discharge logbooks and census documentation where indicated.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Provide patient care and education appropriate to the patient population served.
• Model activities and behaviors reflecting the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits

• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents receiving services from a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
• Generous matching contributions to a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed