Mobility Aid

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

9d•Onsite

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. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position working 24 hours per week on the first shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm). The 6 Neuro unit is a 48-bed unit specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery, where staff collaborates closely with physician teams, PT/OT, SLP, and other healthcare disciplines to provide extraordinary care. The team prides itself on teamwork and excellence.

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.