PATIENT CARE TECH 6TH FT (NIGHTS)

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a dedicated nurse aide to support licensed nurses in delivering patient care. The role focuses on basic direct care, observation, and timely communication within a high-acuity medical setting.

Responsibilities include performing assigned tasks, maintaining patient safety, and completing required certifications. The position requires strong teamwork and adherence to clinical protocols in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency to perform basic data entry and observations.
• Previous caregiving experience preferred with ability to demonstrate basic care skills.
• Effective communication and time management for patient care and team coordination.
• Adherence to clinical guidelines and willingness to complete required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist under the direction of a licensed nurse to meet physical and psychosocial patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care with limited invasive procedures as competency allows.
• Perform tasks as designated by competency documentation and supervisor.
• Handle additional duties as assigned to support clinical operations.

Skills

Reading & numerical competency

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

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.

Works under the direction of a licensed nurse to assist in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a professional and timely manner.
Performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Position provides direct care with limited invasives procedures. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency. Must possess competency in use of technology and computers.
• Previous care giving experience preferred. Must have the ability to demonstrate basic care giving skills and essential job functions.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and all required Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer, and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting. Must successfully complete "Handle with Care" within 6 months of hire/transfer, and annually thereafter.
• Must have effective communication and time management skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.

EEO Statement

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