Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a patient-focused nurse aide to provide basic and intermediate nursing care under close supervision in a hospital setting. The role requires High School diploma or equivalent and a CNA or related certification, with BLS credentials as applicable.

Responsibilities include delivering patient care across multiple units, completing competencies, and supporting licensed nurses to ensure quality care and patient safety. Sign-on bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Current state or national nurse's aide certification or related certification.
• BLS certification obtained through a recognized training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Complete established competencies during introductory period.
• Assist with patient care tasks across various units as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Nurse's Aide Certification (CNA)

BLS Certification

Job description

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent.

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.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS -Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.