Night Shift CNA: Caring for Patients & Vitals

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for FT Nights to assist clinical teams under RN supervision and provide patient-focused care. The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, patient comfort, and professional communication within a supportive team environment.

Candidates should have CNA/PCT certification, BLS/CPR, and hospital experience preferred. Strong cultural sensitivity, clear English communication, and teamwork are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited C.N.A or PCT program.
• Current CNA or Patient Care Tech certification required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Ensure that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with their scope of practice.
• Takes vital signs and is able to recognize abnormal values and report to licensed staff in a timely manner.
• Supports and promotes excellence in customer/guest relations.
• Assists all patients, family members/significant others, physicians, visitors and employees in a friendly manner.
• Introduces self and uses caring, thoughtful words either in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for clinical environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates caring. If unable to assist an individual in needs, offers to find someone who can.
• Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette. If transferring a telephone call, announces the caller and briefly explains the situation before ending the transfer.
• Always makes eye contact when speaking with patients, family member or significant others, visitors, employees, etc.
• Knocks before entering a room or office.
• Addresses all individuals courteously.
• Keeps voice down; does not shout or use improper language.
• Responds to all inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Works together in the spirit of teamwork.
• Shares information so that the people who need to be aware of the facts are informed.
• Uses resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CNA program

CNA certification

BLS CPR

English proficiency

Communication skills

Hospital experience

Education

Graduate from accredited CNA or PCT program

Current CNA or Patient Care Tech certification

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for FT Nights to assist clinical teams under RN supervision and provide patient-focused care. The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, patient comfort, and professional communication within a supportive team environment.

Candidates should have CNA/PCT certification, BLS/CPR, and hospital experience preferred. Strong cultural sensitivity, clear English communication, and teamwork are essential for this position.