Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX is seeking a patient care support professional to deliver essential nursing care under supervision. The role spans multiple units, including obstetric and neonatal areas, with care extended to adults and high-risk patients.

Responsibilities include providing basic nursing tasks and comfort to patients aged 18 and older, with competency milestones to reach during the introductory period. A sign-on bonus may be offered for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year hospital experience is preferred.
• Current state or national nurse’s aide certification or a related certification (phlebotomy, EKG tech, medical technician, patient care technician) is required.
• BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Care for a patient population from 18 years to adult across units (General Nursing, Special Care Areas, Maternal Child, Nursery, Endoscopy, Emergency, Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych).
• Complete established competencies for the position within the introductory period and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient assistance

BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence.

General Nursing Units care for patients from age 18 years to maturity. Unit specific variation may apply.
Special Care Areas care for patients 18 years through adult with high-risk conditions.
Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition.
Nursery care includes care for the newborn until discharge.
Endoscopy Unit cares for patients 18 years and older.
Emergency Department provides care to patients of all ages.
Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit provides care for patients 17 years and older requiring psychiatric care.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year hospital experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of a current state or national nurse’s aide certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical assistant, EKG tech or in another related field.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS – Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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