CNA/Nursing Assistant-Heart & Vascular (HVU)

Nebraska Medicine

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Omaha, Nebraska

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel to achieve the patient's plan of care. Provide care for specialty cardiovascular patients, including those with heart/lung transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices.

Qualifications

You have a certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Nebraska, along with effective communication skills. If not a CNA, you must be at least 18 years old with a high school education or equivalent and six months of patient care experience or enrollment in a nursing program.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Certified Nursing Assistant

Basic Life Support

BLS

Job Description

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.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)Job Posting Details

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant-Heart & Vascular (HVU)

ASK YOUR RECRUITER ABOUT:

  • CNA Certification Sponsorship
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Loan Repayment Program
  • Flexible scheduling options (if applicable/varies per unit)

Position Highlights

The Heart & Vascular Unit (7HVU) is a 49 private bed unit. It is considered a specialty medical/surgical unit that is fast paced and will provide growth in professional knowledge and expertise in the care delivery of our cardiovascular patients.  The staff will care for specialty patients such as stable heart and lung transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs).  The Cardiac Vascular Unit is a sister unit to the Cardiac Care Unit.

(Also known as CNA, Patient Care Technician, Care Tech)

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Shift Details

Nights and Days Needed

Full-time or Part-time

7pm-7am or 7am-7pm

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!

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

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 endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon completion of unit orientation required.

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.

Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics. The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds. Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes. Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
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