Nursing Assistant: Multi-Unit Patient Care Expert

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN across multiple units, including General, Special Care, Maternal Child, Nursery and Pediatric areas. Duties include patient comfort, monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities.

High school diploma required; preferred CNA/EMT/Paramedic/Medical Assisting coursework. At least 6 months in healthcare and BLS/Intervention training within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course.
• 6 months in healthcare industry or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures.
• BLS and Crisis Intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, provide basic nursing care for assigned patients.
• Care across General, Special Care, Maternal Child, Nursery, Pediatric, GI Lab, and Emergency units.
• Perform routine tasks and monitor patient condition under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Prepare and maintain patient environments and supplies.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care

Nursing support

Communication with team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

EMT program

Paramedic program

Medical Assisting course

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN across multiple units, including General, Special Care, Maternal Child, Nursery and Pediatric areas. Duties include patient comfort, monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities.

High school diploma required; preferred CNA/EMT/Paramedic/Medical Assisting coursework. At least 6 months in healthcare and BLS/Intervention training within 60 days of hire.