and CNA pair that collaborate to in caring for 5-6 patients as a team. The two-way communication of this pair allowed us to see increased staff and patient satisfaction. The lower patient ratios for our CNAs allowed them to have more time to care for their patients by allowing them more time to provide for activities of daily living (e.g. bathing ambulation etc.). The staff did not have to feel rushed to go from room to room which is different when they have 12-15 patients on a shift.When observed in action you can see how more coordinated their day was. By setting up the day with report and two-way communication the RN is able to rely on the CNA to ensure that turns bathing and feeding is getting done which is less stress on their day and they are able to focus on their role as an RN to assess and carry out orders as they come.This model not only improved staff and patient satisfaction but the team also saw and increase in quality data with regards to CHG bathing and also saw the decrease in number of call lights activated and how long they were activated for.Med-Surg Orthopaedic Unit: In addition to orthopaedic patients nurses care for oral-maxillofacial surgery plastics general surgery surgical oncology spinal surgery and other patients. The unit uses a care-delivery model that pairs nurses and nursing assistants to care for an assigned group of patients. The units culture emphasizes being supportive working together and staying positive each day. Nurses collaborate closely physical therapists to ensure patients pain is managed throughout their stay. The unit also has telemetry capabilities providing nurses with the opportunity build on their skills.
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Shift Details:
- Night Shift
- Full-time OR Part-time
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
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Duties: CNA
Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patients plan of care.
Required Qualifications: CNA
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.
Duties: NA
Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patients plan of care.
Required Qualifications: NA
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: NA
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.