Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed.

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center is hiring a patient care support role to assist nurses and provide comfort during the healthcare journey. The position emphasizes compassionate care, routine vital signs, and assisting with treatments in an assigned unit.

Minimum qualifications include CNA or nurse aide experience, nursing student status, and BLS certification by 3 months. Employment offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities at Tenet Health facilities around East Texas.

Qualifications

• CNA or nurse aide experience preferred.
• Nursing student or enrollment in nursing program acceptable.
• BLS certification required by 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Renders basic patient care to patients in an assigned unit.
• Assists the professional nurse; monitors vital signs and observes patient condition.
• Reports emergencies and assists with treatments as needed.

Skills

CNA

Nurse Aide Experience

Patient care basics

Education

BLS

Nursing student

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.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, 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

Renders basic patient care to patients in an assigned unit and assists the professional nurse; takes and records vital signs and observes, reports, and records patient condition; obtains specimens and administers other treatments; operates or assists in operating various mechanical devices; meets physical comfort needs of patient; reports emergencies and administers emergency treatment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
Minimum Experience: CNA, Nurse Aide Experience, or currently attending a school of nursing.
Required Certification: BLS
Required Licensure: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Grade:
** Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.

Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.