About this role
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)Position Highlights
The Heart & Vascular Unit (7HVU) is a 49 private bed unit. It is considered a specialty medical/surgical unit that is fast paced and will provide growth in professional knowledge and expertise in the care delivery of our cardiovascular patients. The staff will care for specialty patients such as stable heart and lung transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). The Cardiac Vascular Unit is a sister unit to the Cardiac Care Unit.
This position is designed for nursing students who are excited to gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Student Nurse Technician will assist in providing high-quality patient care while furthering their own professional development.
Shift Details:
Days
Part-time
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- Must work 12 hours per week required.
- Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) required.
- Successfully completed at least one Pharmacology course and two semesters of Medical Surgical Theory/Clinical courses required.
- Is active on the Certified Nursing Assistant registry in the state of Nebraska or capable within 30 days of hire required.
- Is active on the Medication Aide registry in the state of Nebraska or capable within 30 days of hire required.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire required.
Transition to Registered Nurse
- Upon program end date, students may only remain in this role for a maximum of 3 months to complete their state licensure.
- Student Nurse Technicians who successfully complete this program may, upon state Licensure as a Registered Nurse, be offered a nursing role at Nebraska Medicine. Offers are dependent on role availability, student performance during the program, and the student being in good standing
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.
Other facts
About Nebraska Medicine
Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics.
The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds.
Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes.
Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
What you'll do
- The Student Nurse Technician will assist in providing high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is designed for nursing students to gain hands-on experience in a clinical environment.
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