Nurse Tech PT Nights

Hillcrest Health • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Part-Time Nights Nurse Tech – Hillcrest Firethorn Location: Lincoln, NEService Line: Hillcrest FirethornSchedule: Part-Time Nights 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 the overnight hours.

Requirements

• 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.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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, snacks, hydration, and other dining needs as appropriate.
• 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.
• Help maintain a calm, safe, and comfortable overnight environment.
• 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

• Competitive compensation.
• Part-time night schedule.
• Supportive nursing leadership and a collaborative clinical team.
• 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.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

What This Job Offers

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