Nursing Assistant (NA) - Telemetry

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Education Support

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a patient care support role to join our team. This position provides essential comfort and basic nursing assistance to patients across units, under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies; a 2-year clinical background and related certifications are preferred. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant or EMT program.
• CPR and basic healthcare certifications as listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide basic and intermediate nursing care.
• Care for patients aged 15 years and older by qualified staff.
• Assist in Maternal Child units including labor/delivery and nursery.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Nurse Aide/Medical Assistant/EMT program

Preferred: nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assisting

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

At Saint Luke's Hospital, 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

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Under the direction/supervision of RN, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence.

General Nursing Units

Care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.

Special Care Areas

Care for patients 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions by clinically competent nursing staff.

Maternal Child Units

Labor and Delivery: Care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically/competent in maternity care.

Nursery: Care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff.

Pediatric: Clinically competent staff provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen.

GI Lab Unit

Causes toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult by clinically competent staff. Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit cares for adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff.

Emergency Unit

Provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric high-risk adult care.

Surgical Services

Provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant or intermediate or higher level Emergency Medical Technician program.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Satisfactory completed a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assisting

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

2 years of clinical experience (Inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Current Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech certification required

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

BLS –Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to position

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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