Nurse Tech - FT D

Hillcrest Health & LIving • Lincoln, NE

21h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Nurse Tech to join our nursing team at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE. Hillcrest Firethorn provides post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a modern, hospitality-focused environment. Our team works together to provide high-quality care while helping guests and residents maintain dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Nurse Tech, you will play an important role in providing hands-on care, building meaningful relationships, and supporting guests and residents throughout their day.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course required.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Nebraska required.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification required or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as needed.
• Must be able to safely assist guests and residents with transfers, ambulation, mobility, and personal care.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional when working with guests, residents, or families in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology, electronic documentation systems, and clinical resources efficiently and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Tech, CNA, nursing assistant, caregiver, or similar direct-care role preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, hospital, or a similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills with guests, residents, families, nurses, and other team members.
• Ability to recognize and promptly communicate changes in a guest or resident’s condition.
• A compassionate and respectful approach to personal care.
• Strong attention to detail with care plans, vital signs, documentation, and safety.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple resident needs while maintaining quality care.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Comfort using electronic documentation systems and healthcare technology.
• A team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• STAR mentality: Selfless, Tough, Accountable, Respectful.
• Previous experience providing personal care to aging adults in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, assisted living, or a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests and residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
• Help guests and residents maintain independence by encouraging them to do as much as safely possible for themselves.
• Respond to call lights promptly and help identify individual needs.
• Assist with transfers, positioning, ambulation, and wheelchair transportation according to individualized care plans.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight as directed.
• Observe guests and residents for physical, behavioral, or emotional changes and promptly communicate concerns to the nurse.
• Assist guests and residents with meals and provide dining support when needed.
• Change linens and help maintain clean, comfortable, and safe resident-care areas.
• Follow individualized care plans and established clinical procedures throughout each shift.
• Document personal care and other required information accurately and timely.
• Communicate refusals of care, abnormal vital signs, and other concerns to the nurse.
• Follow appropriate infection-control, safety, and resident-handling procedures.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, Med Techs, therapy, culinary, and other team members to support quality care.
• Build positive relationships with guests, residents, families, and coworkers through compassionate and respectful interactions.
• Assist with additional resident-care and nursing-team needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

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