The posting
Nurse Tech / Med Tech – Hillcrest Millard Location: 13225 Westwood Lane, Omaha, NE 68144Service Line: Hillcrest MillardSchedule: Full-Time - Days Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Nurse Tech / Med Tech to join our nursing team at Hillcrest Millard in Omaha, NE. This position requires both an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and Medication Aide certification in Nebraska. While the team member will be trained and able to support Nurse Tech responsibilities, this role will work primarily as a Med Tech, helping ensure medications are administered safely and residents receive attentive, personalized care. Hillcrest Millard is West Omaha’s premier destination for post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. Our team works together to provide high-quality clinical care in a supportive environment where guests and residents are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Nurse Tech / Med Tech, you will play an important role in supporting both the clinical and personal-care needs of the people we serve. What You’ll Do As a Nurse Tech / Med Tech, you will work primarily in a Med Tech capacity while also providing Nurse Tech support when needed. The position requires completion of Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide coursework and active Nebraska certification in both areas. You will:
Administer medications to assigned guests and residents within the scope of your certification and Hillcrest policies.
Follow medication-administration procedures carefully and accurately.
Observe guests and residents for changes in condition, behavior, or response to medications and communicate concerns promptly to the nurse.
Work closely with nurses and other clinical team members to support safe, consistent care.
Provide personal care when needed, including assistance with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Respond to call lights promptly and help identify resident needs.
Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight as directed.
Assist guests and residents with meals when needed and help create a comfortable dining experience.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe resident-care areas.
Change soiled linens and assist with maintaining a comfortable resident environment.
Document care accurately in the electronic point-of-care system.
Report refusals of care, abnormal vital signs, physical changes, or behavioral concerns to the nurse promptly.
Follow individualized care-plan interventions throughout each shift.
Assist with transfers, ambulation, and wheelchair transportation according to each resident’s care plan.
Use appropriate safety equipment, including gait belts, according to established care plans.
Support Nurse Tech responsibilities when resident and staffing needs require additional assistance.
The underlying Nurse Tech role focuses on personal care, observation, vital signs, documentation, call-light response, dining assistance, and prompt communication of changes in condition to nursing. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, and confident balancing medication responsibilities with hands-on resident care. The right candidate will understand that medication administration requires strong attention to detail, consistency, and accountability. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working directly with aging adults, communicates well with nurses, and can recognize when something has changed and needs immediate attention. Ideal candidates will have:
Active CNA and Medication Aide certifications in Nebraska.
Previous experience as a Med Tech, CNA, Nurse Tech, or similar direct-care role preferred.
Experience working with aging adults in skilled nursing, post-acute care, long-term care, hospital, or a similar setting preferred.
Strong attention to detail with medication administration, documentation, vital signs, and care-plan requirements.
Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in a resident’s physical or behavioral condition.
Strong communication skills with residents, families, nurses, and other team members.
A compassionate and respectful approach to personal care.
Strong accountability and dependable follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple resident needs while maintaining safety and accuracy.
A calm, flexible, and professional approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Comfort using electronic documentation systems and other healthcare technology.
A team-first attitude and willingness to assist with Nurse Tech responsibilities when needed.
Education & Credentials
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course required.
Completion of an approved Medication Aide course required.
Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Nebraska required.
Active Medication Aide certification in Nebraska required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support CPR certification required or willingness to obtain within 45 days of hire.
Previous experience providing personal care to aging adults in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, or a similar setting preferred.
Why Hillcrest? At Hillcrest Millard, our nursing team works closely together to provide personalized care while helping guests and residents maintain dignity, comfort, safety, and independence. As a Nurse Tech / Med Tech, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you care for while taking on the added responsibility of medication administration. This position is especially well suited for a CNA who has earned their Medication Aide certification and wants to primarily work as a Med Tech while maintaining and using their direct-care skills when needed. What Hillcrest Offers
Competitive compensation.
Med Tech differential when working in the Med Tech role.
Multiple health insurance plan options.
Vision, dental, and life insurance.
Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
Supportive nursing leadership and a collaborative clinical team.
Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.
Physical & Other Requirements
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and movement as needed.
Must be able to safely assist residents with transfers, ambulation, mobility, and personal care.
Must be flexible, calm, and professional when working with residents or families in stressful situations.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Must be able to utilize technology, electronic documentation systems, and clinical resources efficiently and effectively.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Other duties as assigned.
Ready to Make a Difference in Resident Care? If you are a CNA and Medication Aide who enjoys working directly with aging adults and wants a role focused primarily on medication administration while still staying connected to resident care, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Tech / Med Tech – Hillcrest Millard role. Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through compassionate care, clinical teamwork, and dependable follow-through.
