Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to
the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care –
a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow
by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a
compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a
high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health
challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work
environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are
part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work
in.
Job Summary:
Location: Dunklau Gardens
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE
Available Work Schedule: Full-Time hours only
8 -hour shifts available:
Day Shift: 5:45am to 2:15pm
Evening Shift: 2pm to 10:30pm and comes with 10% shift differential!
Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be
available for this position:
- Shift differentials & other financial incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
- Free Parking
Dunklau Gardens is our long-term care, home health & hospice and post-acute
short-term skilled rehab care facility.
Our devoted staff are available to assist residents in achieving maximum
independence and improved quality of life. You can expect innovative care that’s
customized to meet your individual needs, hobbies and interests.
Performs various direct and indirect resident care activities and functions
under the direct supervision of the Unit Nurse or Manager. Provides physical,
social and emotional needs to residents within a safe, protective environment.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Provides direct resident care under the supervision of licensed professional
nursing team.
* Assists with or completes oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, shaving, nail care
and hair care of the residents with completeness and accuracy according to
plan of care.
* Assists Staff Nurse with treatment procedure as directed, in an accurate
precise manner.
Prepares and transports or ambulates residents for meals, sets up each resident
and resident's tray; assists in feeding residents (if necessary) and distributes
water and other nourishments according to resident's needs.
Assists and accompanies resident in the admission, transfer, and discharge
process while assuring comfort and safety.
* Performs and documents resident admission data correctly.
* Regularly makes rounds to assigned residents.
Provides Indirect Resident Care by ensuring privacy for all residents by closing
doors, utilizing curtains, shades down (at night and during cares), keeping
resident properly covered during cares, knocking on doors before entering and
using low tone of voice.
Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of residents' needs for comfort and
safety; follows through accurately to provide residents with good nursing care.
* Keeps call lights within resident's reach.
* Answers call lights promptly and courteously.
* Responds to resident requests.
Cleans work areas on own initiative.
* Maintains assigned residents rooms in a clean and sanitary condition at all
times.
* Assists in cleaning and organizing of the work area.
Assumes responsibility for residents' clothing and personal property (prosthetic
devices, hearing aids, glasses, etc.) by securing items in accordance with
established procedures.
* Accurately notes and always provides for safe care of residents' valuables.
* Accurately marks all residents' valuables and clothing.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions, follow schedules, complete
reports and medical record documentation.
Ability to correct, record and report potential needs to the appropriate
caregiver.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills commensurate with the job
requirements.
Schedule:
Day Shift: 5:45am to 2:15pm
Evening Shift: 2pm to 10:30pm
Job Description:
Job Requirements
Education
* High school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.
* Successful completion of the 75 hour Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
certification course required.
License/Certifications
* Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) required.
* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly
preferred to have at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Experience
* One to two years' healthcare experience in Long Term Care preferred.
Skills
* Medical terminology.
Physical Requirements
Physical
* Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of
moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical
therapists.
Environmental
* Located in an indoor area. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory
technicians.
Hazards
* Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category 1: Tasks that
involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially
infectious materials.
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and
southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health
college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From
the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has
been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our
diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have
always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.