Nursing Assistant - Surgical Short Stay - 24 or 36 Hours/Week - Days

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This includes helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and giving high fives when patients overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supports personal hygiene and daily living needs of patients.
• Cleans and prepares treatment spaces while ensuring patient safety.
• Communicates patient needs to appropriate staff.
• Documents patient activities and responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, efficient, and sanitary patient care environment.
• Prepares exam rooms and equipment according to provider protocols.

• Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Completion of first clinical rotation as Nursing Assistant preferred.
  • Completion of 75-hour state-approved Nurse Assistant course or 6 months of Nurse Assistant experience required.
  • Previous customer service, cleaning, food service, and/or patient-related experience preferred.
  • One to three months on-the-job experience to learn hospital procedures and work routines preferred.
  • Previous experience in patient care settings such as hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes preferred.
  • Previous experience with direct patient contact preferred.
  • Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

  Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Experience: Previous customer service, cleaning, food service, and/or patient-related experience preferred.
  • Skills: Ability to understand and carry out instructions, follow schedules, communicate information, read simple and clear instructions, and complete reports.

  Benefits

  Nebraska Methodist Health System offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Additional incentives include sign-on bonuses, shift differentials, and other financial incentives.

  Pay

  Salary range is determined by experience and qualifications.

  Schedule

  24 or 36 hours per week, 6:45am to 7:15pm.