Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

6h

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients, within the CNA’s competence. The patient populations and care settings vary by unit: general nursing units care for patients ages 15 through adulthood; special care areas care for patients ages 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions; maternal-child units provide care related to pregnancy and newborn care through discharge; pediatric units care for patients from neonates through age 18; the GI Lab cares for patients from age 24 months through adulthood; chemical dependency and psychiatric units provide holistic care for adult patients and families experiencing emotional problems; the Emergency Unit cares for presenting patients of all ages; and Surgical Services cares for patients from neonates through geriatric patients.

The employee must complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate-or-higher EMT program, two years of clinical experience, current qualifying certification, and BLS. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate-or-higher Emergency Medical Technician program.
• Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit setting.
• Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Technician.
• BLS obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
• Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide course, EMT or Paramedic training, or Medical Assisting training.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction or supervision of an RN, based on competence.
• Provide care to patients according to the population and needs of the assigned unit.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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