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Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$33,857 / year median in Texas
-3% projected decline
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. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team! At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, 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
Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. 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.
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Full Time, Nights This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence. General Nursing Units care for patients from age 18 years to maturity. Unit specific variation may apply. Special Care Areas care for patients 18 years through adult with high-risk conditions.Maternal Child Units:
Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition. Nursery care includes care for the newborn until discharge. Endoscopy Unit cares for patients 18 years and older. Emergency Department provides care to patients of all ages. Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit provides care for patients 17 years and older requiring psychiatric care. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Graduate or equivalent.PREFERRED EDUCATION
MINIMUMEXPERIENCE
PREFERREDEXPERIENCE
1 year hospital experienceREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Possession of a current state or national nurse's aide certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical assistant, EKG tech or in another related field.PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
REQUIREDCOURSES/ COMPLETIONS
(e.g., CPR): BLS -Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center. #LI-NR1 Organization Description We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. 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.