Certified nursing assistant or nursing assistant - oncology special care (days)

Company: Nebraska Medicine
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: September 14, 2023

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)Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Oncology Special Care (Days)ASK YOUR RECRUITER ABOUT: Newly Increased Pay!! Sign-On BonusesCNA Certification Sponsorship Tuition ReimbursementLoan Repayment ProgramPosition HighlightsThe Mission of the Special Care Unit is to provide expert acute/critical and compassionate care to Oncology/Hematology patients and families while supporting education and research. The approach is interdisciplinary and family-centered. A pharmacist is available on the unit 16 hours per day and dieticians and social workers are very involved in patient care. The relatively long length of stay on the unit and readmissions for post-transplant care enable nurses to establish rewarding relationships with patients and families.Patient PopulationThe unit serves adult and pediatric oncology/hematology patients receiving chemotherapy or high dose chemotherapy, with or without bone marrow/stem cell transplant, and undergoing complex medication and blood product administration. For adults there is a BMT APP on the unit 24 hours for needed medical orders and oversight of the treatment plan. Internal Medicine manages the General Oncology patient population with a Hematology/Oncology Academic Consult. These patients are co-managed. The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology team or the Pediatric BMT team manages pediatric patients.https://youtu.be/rzpbOs0hLTIShift Details: DaysFull time or Part timeWhy Nebraska Medicine:Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursementLead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient careForbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in NebraskaCertified 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.--- Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.--- 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:--- 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 preferredNebraska 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.

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