PATIENT CARE TECH/Unit Clerk -REBA REHAB FULL TIME

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is seeking a compassionate Nurse Aide to assist licensed nurses and meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs. The role provides direct care with limited invasive procedures and aligns with Texas Board of Nursing delegable tasks.

Required include reading and numerical competency, 2 years' CNA or related training, and completion of BLS/ ECC courses. Strong communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency.
• At least 2 years as nursing assistant or related training.
• Must complete BLS Healthcare Provider and ECC courses.
• Able to perform basic care giving and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care with limited invasive procedures.
• Assist in meeting physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Adhere to Texas Board of Nursing delegable tasks.

Skills

Reading

Numerical competency

Basic patient care

Communication

Time management

Education

Nursing assistant education

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

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POSITION SUMMARY:

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 invasive procedures. This position is an advancement opportunity for the Nurse Aide and adheres to the delegable tasks approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency.
• Two years of performing as a nursing assistant in the healthcare profession preferred. Completion of CNA, Medical Assistant course, two years of nursing school or other recent comparable education and job experience recommended.
• 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 be able to provide basic care giving skills to patients. Must have effective communication and time management skills. Ability to follow procedural standards safely without direct supervision. Must have the ability to demonstrate basic care giving skills and essential job functions.

EEO Statement

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