NURSING ASST (CERT)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a certified nursing assistant to deliver safe, patient-centered care under the supervision of RNs or physicians. You will join the Nursing Team on the assigned unit and uphold Service Excellence standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quality care, and adherence to facility policies, with opportunities for career development within UHS’s network of 300+ locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CNA certificate; CPI de-escalation training within six months of employment is required.
• BLS certification or obtained during orientation; acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered care under the direction of the registered nurse or physician.
• Participate as an active member of the Nursing Team on the assigned unit/department.
• Support an organizational culture focused on Service Excellence and standards.

Education

CNA certificate

BLS certification

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

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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.