Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Nebraska post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $19.44–$21.75, across 73 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Nebraska earn a median of $19.23 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in Nebraska: pay by town and employer
What Nebraska requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry, from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Licensure Unit).
- Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Competency evaluation with a written or oral exam and a skills exam.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Nebraska
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About the job
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Job Title : CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Location: Lincoln, NE
Department: Nursing
Reports to: DON
Position Type: Mon-Fri, 6:30am-2:30pm, 230p-1030p
10:30pm-6:30am (All shifts work every other weekend)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our skilled nursing facility team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Work Environment
This position operates in a clinical healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Resident Care: Assist residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Mobility Assistance: Help residents with mobility issues, including transferring, positioning, and ambulating safely.
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Take and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates.
- Documentation: Accurately document all care provided, changes in residents’ conditions, and any other pertinent information in electronic health records.
- Communication: Report any changes in residents’ conditions or concerns to the nursing staff or supervisor in a timely manner.
- Supportive Tasks: Assist with feeding, preparing meals, and providing companionship to enhance residents’ quality of life.
- Infection Control: Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses and physicians, to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move residents, as well as perform physical tasks associated with patient care.
- Certifications: Current CNA certification in Nebraska required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- PTO Plan Vacation, Sick & Holiday
From Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster is a 293 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster)-bed nursing home in Lincoln, NE, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nursing assistants and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Based in Lincoln, NEHires in NebraskaPay on its listings: 11.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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