CNA/Nursing Assistant - Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

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Shift:

CNA/Nursing Assistant- Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

(Also known as Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech)

Nebraska Medicine is currently seeking Nursing Assistants to work within the PES- Psychiatric Emergency Services unit in Omaha, NE. This unique unit's primary focus is to help individuals experiencing a mental health crisis/emergency.

Please see video at this link to hear from the unit on KETV:

Emergency psychiatric unit filling need in Omaha (ketv.com)

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If you have any questions about applying for the Nurse - PES role, you may contact the recruiter, Jana Whitmarsh, jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com

Details:

• Part-time

• Varied days and shifts (primary shift is 7am - 7:30pm and 7pm - 7:30 am) also required to work weekend, rotating holiday's

• Benefits Eligible

• CNA Sponsorship Program

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.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

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

CNA 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).
• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

CNA Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nursing Assistant 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 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).
• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

Nursing Assistant Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.