Select Specialty Hospital - Omaha·Omaha, Nebraska
Provide essential bedside care including obtaining vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and performing basic clinical tasks like catheter removal and blood sugar checks. Support patient mobility and transport while documenting intake and maintaining proper body alignment.
Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care Assist with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, bladder scans, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care and emptying drainage receptacles/tubes Remove peripheral IV’s as directed by RN (may not remove any IV’s located in antecubital fossa or higher) Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school (ADN or BSN program) - must provide proof of completion of the first year/fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent) Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures and aseptic practices Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to maintain effective working relations with others including patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates. BLS certification required upon hire Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program with proof of completion of the first year or fundamentals of nursing. BLS certification is required upon hire along with knowledge of basic nursing techniques.
Market context
In Nebraska, nursing support roles like medication aides and technicians are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, assisted living, and similar settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma plus current state-approved medication aide or technician certification, with insulin and CPR/BLS credentials preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certifications are current before applying.
