Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX, seeks a patient care support role to provide essential nursing assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they have a positive healthcare journey.

Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, you will contribute to general nursing care, assist in multiple units, and participate in ongoing competency development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Current CNA or equivalent certification and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care under supervision.
• Support patients with daily activities and comfort.
• Assist with patient transport and care coordination across units.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 - Harlingen, 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 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. C.N.A., M.A., P.C.T., E.K.G., E.M.T. or Phlebotomist Certification required. BLS required within 10 days of hire or transfer into unit.

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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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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. C.N.A., M.A., P.C.T., E.K.G., E.M.T. or Phlebotomist Certification required. BLS required within 10 days of hire or transfer into unit.