CNA/NA – Med Surg Telemetry – 5 West

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:

Certified Nursing Assistant / Nursing Assistant – Med/Tele 5West

Details:

• Full Time or Part Time position
• Varied days and shifts
• Benefits Eligible

Position Highlights:

This 38-bed med-surg unit provides an array of knowledge on all types of patients ages 18 and older. The staff cares for a variety of medical and telemetry patients with acute and/or chronic illness, such as sepsis, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, cardiac disease and COVID-19. 5 West is a great unit to start or continue your nursing career. Here, you’ll gain clinical skills in titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, complex wound care, post-bariatric procedures, high oxygen delivery systems and end-of-life care.

5 West is known as the “5 West Wolfpack” because of its outstanding teamwork. Its centralized nursing station allows staff to build camaraderie, learn and grow together. The staff and leaders are passionate about mentoring, professional development and support. The culture and close-knit environment on 5 West make this unit ideal for new and experienced nurses. It is the only unit in the hospital to have a Zen room, which features a massage chair, adult coloring books and other materials to support staff who need to reset their mindset.

5 West leaders support their new staff by providing in depth orientation, goal planning, progress meetings and check-ins 30/60/90 days post-orientation completion.

(also known as: Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant)

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.

• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Competitive Wages and Financial Incentives

o Newly graduating nurses start at $XX.XX with a $15,000 sign-on bonus over two years.

o Our Student Loan Repayment program covers up to $437.50/month (up to $5,250 annually) with no lifetime maximum.

o Total financial incentives can exceed $25,000 in the first two years.

• Relocation Support

o Relocation package: $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

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.

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.