Nursing Assistant- Med/Surg Acute Unit

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pampa Regional Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, invites applications for a Nurse Aide in the MED/SUR/Telemetry department. This role provides basic nursing care, assists with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe patient environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Ideal candidates hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, current BLS, and knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support in MED/SUR/Telemetry units as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assistance

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the "100 Top Hospitals" by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Aid in the MED / SURG / Telemetry Department is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.

2. Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

4. Minimum six months' previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf