Mobility Aid- Solid Organ Transplant Unit

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: Mobility Aid Solid Organ Transplant Unit Position Highlights: Solid Organ Transplant Unit, or SOTU: This 36-bed med-surg unit is Nebraska’s only solid organ transplant unit. It provides medical, surgical, telemetry and progressive care to adult pre- and post-liver, kidney, pancreas, intestinal and islet cell transplant patients. It is also home to the Intestinal Rehab Program, the busiest intestinal transplant program in the U.S. Staff care for patients from all over the world. Perform basic patient care functions that assist with individualized patient mobility activities as directed by licensed nurse, physical therapist, and/or occupational therapist personnel. Shift Details: Part- Time Days Perform basic patient care functions that assist with individualized patient mobility activities as directed by licensed nurse, physical therapist, and/or occupational therapist personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Completion of certified nursing assistant program or restorative program or experience in direct patient care 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).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of use of patient care equipment/supplies preferred.
• Appropriate knowledge of good body mechanics preferred.
• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to work at a fast pace preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment preferred.
• Ability to manage and interact with patients and families of all age groups preferred.
• Ability to deal with difficult or challenging customer interactions and escalate to management as appropriate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care functions that assist with individualized patient mobility activities as directed by licensed nurse, physical therapist, and/or occupational therapist personnel.

What This Job Offers

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