Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Flexible Shifts

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist licensed staff with resident care tasks in a hospital setting. The role supports safe patient handling, daily activities, and routine documentation under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification at hire, and successful completion of orientation and competency checks. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety protocols within a busy department.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required via American Heart Association at hire or transfer.
• Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three months of hire.
• Competencies include patient care, documentation, time management, safety, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff by performing resident care tasks.
• Ensure safe, effective patient care including identification, vital signs, inputs/outputs, and personal care.
• Prepare and assist with bed-making, patient transfer and reporting.
• Document appropriately and communicate observations to the care team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Center Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist licensed staff with resident care tasks in a hospital setting. The role supports safe patient handling, daily activities, and routine documentation under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification at hire, and successful completion of orientation and competency checks. The position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety protocols within a busy department.