Nursing Assistant - ER

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Education programs

HSA/FSA

Employee assistance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care

Elder/childcare coverage

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff, assist with patient comfort, and help meet personal care needs. You will participate in essential duties such as hygiene assistance, vital signs, and material handling to ensure smooth unit operations.

The role may offer a sign-on bonus and requires a compassionate approach, reliability, and the ability to follow established guidelines under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 6 months of hospital experience.
• Required: AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing service personnel with patient care activities and related services for personal needs and comfort.
• May serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and handle supplies including cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and preparing items.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

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

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

Responsibilities

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Preferred: 6 months of hospital experience

Certifications

Required: AHA BLS.

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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Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.