CNA or Nursing Assistant - Bellevue Medical Center- 4th Floor Medical Surgical - Orthopaedic

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Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant-Bellevue Medical Center-

4th floor Medical Surgical - Orthopaedic

Nebraska Medicine is currently seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant to join our team on the Med-Surg Orthopaedic Unit at Bellevue Medical Center. In addition to orthopaedic patients, nurses care for oral-maxillofacial surgery, plastics, general surgery, surgical oncology, spinal surgery and other patients. The unit uses a care-delivery model that pairs nurses and nursing assistants to care for an assigned group of patients. The unit's culture emphasizes being supportive, working together and staying positive each day. Nurses collaborate closely physical therapists to ensure patients' pain is managed throughout their stay. The unit also has telemetry capabilities, providing nurses with the opportunity build on their skills.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Certified Nursing Assistant:

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum of 16 years of age required.

* Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.

* Demonstrated effective communication skills 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.

* Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nursing Assistant:

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum of 18 years of age required.

* High school education or equivalent required.

* Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program.

* Demonstrated effective communication skills required.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Direct patient care experience preferred.

* Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.

* Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.