Nurse Aide - CNA
About the job
- Must be at least 18 years of age, have completed a state-approved 76-hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program, and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
- Must successfully complete the 40-hour Medication Aide course and be listed on the Medication Aide registry within the first year of employment.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; the Nebraska Medication Aide Act, medication administration, and adverse medication reactions; regulations governing nursing assistants; practices and principles of basic nursing assistance; infection control practices; HIPAA regulations; abuse and neglect identification and prevention; safety principles; and privacy and dignity principles.
- Skill in providing basic nursing assistance, administering medications, and developing positive relationships with others.
- Ability to recognize adverse medication reactions and take appropriate action; follow oral and written instructions in exact detail; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and push or pull up to 75 pounds occasionally on a daily basis; frequently bend at the waist and neck and twist at the waist; walk or stand up to 90% of the shift; interact positively with members and others; adapt to changing job demands; and lift, turn, or reposition members as needed.
- Provide members with personal hygiene care, including toileting, bathing, dressing, shampooing, shaving, hair combing or brushing, and tooth brushing.
- Feed members or assist them with feeding themselves.
- Answer members' call signals and respond to basic care needs and requests.
- Provide general nursing care, including applying clean and dry dressings, performing decubitus care, and providing cold or warm applications.
- Lift or transfer members manually or with mechanical lifts; turn and reposition members to prevent wounds.
- Transport members throughout the Home by wheelchair and help them walk, exercise, and move in and out of bed.
- Administer medication and observe members for adverse medication reactions.
- Complete paperwork documenting member care and treatment, including vital signs, appetite observations, flow sheets, restraint sheets, and member transfers.
- Aid in planning member treatment and care and assist in overseeing member activities.
- Evaluate and report member behavior, symptoms of illness, and progress to appropriate nursing supervisor staff.
About the company
Nebraska is a U.S. state that provides government services to residents and supports the state’s economy, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The state operates through agencies and programs that manage public education, infrastructure, health, safety, land use, and economic development, aiming to keep communities safe, informed, and prosperous. Its programs work by collecting taxes and fees, creating laws and regulations, and delivering services via state agencies, local governments, and partnerships with farmers, businesses, and non-profits. Nebraska differentiates itself from other states through its large agricultural sector and open land, which shape policies and programs around farming, water management, rural development, and access to markets. The goal is to sustain a stable, productive environment for residents and to support agricultural leadership and economic growth across the state.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lincoln, Nebraska
Founded
1867
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What believers are saying
- 2026 budget funded 2.25% raises and 11% health insurance growth for employees.
- DHHS says about 80% of waiver funding stayed flat or increased after July 2025.
- A&M's four-month review can fix interRAI, reducing appeals and restoring provider confidence.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 lawsuit attacks interRAI for secret criteria and 35% service cuts.
- July 2026 hiring freeze and 5% allotment cuts strain agencies, especially DHHS.
- If interRAI losses continue, courts force rollback and damage Nebraska's disability program legitimacy.
What makes State of Nebraska unique
- Nebraska's 2026 budget funded salary hikes and health insurance for core agencies.
- The state is modernizing disability assessments with interRAI after ICAP became outdated.
- Nebraska can move policy statewide fast, with DHHS and governor control over implementation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave