CNA/Nursing Assistant - OR

The Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, NE Until 9/28/2026 16+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

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)

CNA/Nursing Assistant - Operating Room

Nebraska Medicine is an American College of Surgeons Level One trauma center, so patient acuity is high, with 30 rooms caring for 60-80 cases per day. Teams perform heart, lung, liver, kidney, small bowel and pancreas transplants and other groundbreaking procedures.

Details:

Full time, 3p-11p

If you have questions about applying for the CNA/Nursing Assistant - Operating Room, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties: CNA/Nursing Assistant - Operating Room

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

• 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).

• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist with patient activities in operating room under licensed staff supervision.

Job title

CNA/Nursing Assistant - OR

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

16+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Omaha, NE; on-site, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing assistant certificationBLS certificationeffective communication

Preferred skills

computer data entrymedical terminology

Specializations

patient careoperating roomtrauma caremedical terminology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Omaha, NE, USA

On-site City