CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - MED SURG

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Hospital Medical Center, located in Las Vegas, is part of the Valley Health System and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. We are seeking compassionate CNAs to join our nursing team to support patient care in a high-quality acute care setting.

The role involves assisting with patient care under supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort for diverse populations. Nevada CNA certification and BLS are required, with opportunities for growth and professional development

Qualifications

• Completion of education/experience necessary to obtain CNA Certification from Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Current CNA license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities as directed by licensed staff.
• Adhere to Nevada Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistance

Age-appropriate care

Education

CNA Certification (Nevada)

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Hospital Medical CenterLocated in the heart of Las Vegas, Valley Hospital Medical Center is an acute care and teaching hospital that has provided high quality healthcare to residents of Southern Nevada since 1972. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced cardiology, neurology, surgery and more.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with seven hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: \"Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork.\" The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Job Description

Responsible for performing patient care/service activities/procedures as outlined by the state board of nursing and within the Nevada Nurse Practice Act. Performs assigned duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of education/experience necessary to obtain CNA Certification from Nevada State Board of Nursing.

License/Certification:

Current CNA license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification

Other:

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.