NURSING ASST (CERT)

Universal Health Services

Laredo (TX)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment
Competitive pay & PTO
Excellent benefits
401K with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Career development

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a certified nursing assistant to provide patient-centered care under the supervision of nurses and physicians. You will collaborate with the Nursing Team on the assigned unit and uphold Service Excellence standards in daily work.

Requirements include a CNA certificate, high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification; CPI training within six months is preferred.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
  • CNA certification is required for this role.
  • Current BLS certification or ability to obtain during orientation.
  • De-escalation training (CPI) within six months of employment where applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, competent patient-centered care under RN or physician supervision.
  • Assist with activities of daily living and monitor patient needs.
  • Collaborate with nursing team to ensure quality patient care.
  • Support service excellence standards in all interactions with patients and families.

Education

High School diploma or GED
CNA certificate
BLS (Basic Life Support)
CPI De-escalation training

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com.

Job Summary:

Provides safe, competent patient-centered care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. The certified nursing assistant provides care under the direction of the registered nurse or physician. Participates as an active member of the Nursing Team on the assigned unit/department. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Benefit Highlights
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Benefit Packages
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.
About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com

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Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
  • Must possess CNA certificate
  • De-escalation training (obtained CPI within six months of employment) in required specialty.
  • BLS (or obtained during orientation)
  • Prefer experience in acute care setting.
EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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