Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nursing staff with resident care tasks, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The role requires a High School diploma, Texas Nurse Aide Registry, and current BLS certification, with orientation and competency completion within three months.

Applicants should be prepared for heavy lifting, standing, and varied shifts, and will work under the supervision of nursing staff to maintain accurate documentation

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Texas Nurse Aide Registry required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three months of hire.
• Competencies include unit orientation, unit safety, attendance requirements, Code Blue participation, safe patient care, documentation, time management, organizational and prioritization skills, technical skills, body substance isolation, age-specific care, professional communication, restraint training, and safe handling for patients receiving chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with resident care tasks.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Perform patient identification, monitor vital signs, inputs/outputs, and personal care.
• Make beds, transfer patients, and report changes to the nursing team.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control practices.
• Assist with chemotherapy handling as trained.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Safety protocols

Equipment use

Infection control

Nurse aide documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Nurse Aide Registry

Job description

Medical Center Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nursing staff with resident care tasks, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The role requires a High School diploma, Texas Nurse Aide Registry, and current BLS certification, with orientation and competency completion within three months.

Applicants should be prepared for heavy lifting, standing, and varied shifts, and will work under the supervision of nursing staff to maintain accurate documentation