Certified Nursing Assistant Med Surg Full Time Days

Valley Baptist Medical Center • Brownsville, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 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.
• BLS - Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients.
• Cares for patients from age 18 years to maturity in General Nursing Units.
• Provides care in Special Care Areas for patients with high-risk conditions.
• Delivers Labor and Delivery care for patients with pregnancy-related conditions.
• Cares for newborns until discharge in the Nursery.
• Provides care in the Endoscopy Unit for patients 18 years and older.
• Cares for patients of all ages in the Emergency Department.
• Provides psychiatric care for patients 17 years and older in the Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED