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Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Oncology Special Care (Nights)

You'll work on a 36-bed unit caring for adult oncology patients getting chemo or high-dose chemo, with or without transplant.

Posted Oct 6 · 6 months of experience

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Third shift: nights, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am Nights (7:00 pm - 7:30 am)
Unit and setting
Werner Cancer Hospital Specialty Care Unit (WSCU) · Hospital serves adult oncology patients who are receiving chemotherapy or high-dose chemotherapy, with or without bone marrow or stem cell transplantAdult oncology patients on chemo or high-dose chemo, with or without transplant
License
CNA license
Term
PermanentFull time or part time

Do you qualify?

Certification
Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant certification Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
Certification
BLS from an AHA-endorsed program 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).
Also asks
At least 18 years old Minimum of 18 years of age required.
Also asks
High school diploma or equivalent High school education or equivalent required.
Also asks
Demonstrated effective communication skills Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
Also asks
Six months patient care experience, or enrolled in a nursing program Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program.

Preferred

Also asks
Computer data entry and word processing knowledge Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
Also asks
Basic medical terminology knowledge Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsRetirement match contributionCompetitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
  • BenefitsPTO accrual
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement

Pay isn’t listed.

The role and schedule

Day to day
Delegated patient care tasks assigned by licensed nurses Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.
Unit size
36-bed unit This 36-bed unit in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Hours stated
Nights (7:00 pm - 7:30 am)

The workplace

100 The Nebraska Medical Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

Original listing

Posted on 100 The Nebraska Medical Center’s careers page.

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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

Third Shift (United States of America) Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant - Oncology Special Care (Nights) Werner Cancer Hospital Specialty Care Unit, or WSCU: This 36-bed unit in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center serves adult oncology patients who are receiving chemotherapy or high-dose chemotherapy, with or without bone marrow or stem cell transplant and undergoing complex medication and blood product administration. Position Highlights The 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. https://youtu.be/rzpbOs0hLTI

Shift Details

Nights (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) Full time or Part time

Why 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 reimbursement Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Certified 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 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.

What's around it?

In Omaha, NE

Omaha, NEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,187/mo
Household income
$73,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Omaha, NE

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