Nurse Assistant – PRN | Medical-Surgical & Emergency Department| Bilingual preferred

The Staff Pad • Breckenridge, TX

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Breckenridge, TX and we are looking to hire a compassionate and dependable Unit Nurse Assistant to provide indirect patient care in the Medical-Surgical and Emergency Departments as needed. Reporting to the Director of Med-Surg department, the Unit Nurse Assistant is responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care, and helping maintain a safe and clean work environment under the supervision of the Licensed Vocational Nurse and Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 150 lbs
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional patient situations and work effectively in moderate to high-stress environments
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• 6+ months of hospital or customer service experience preferred
• CNA certification preferred; on the job training accepted
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Spanish preferred
• Basic computer skills, including email and internet; Microsoft Office and ability to learn EMR systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow, respond to emergencies, and document details of patient encounters
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and reports
• Record patient medical information and vital signs
• Monitor and report patient symptoms, condition changes, and responses to nursing staff
• Support infection control efforts and follow required precautions
• Follow directions from physicians and nursing staff
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care
• Perform treatments and services within scope of practice
• Take initiative and complete additional duties as assigned
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment under LVN and RN supervision
• Provide care according to established unit guidelines
• Demonstrate competency in required skills for each care setting
• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, Code of Ethics, and established business standards
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient and hospital information
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the hospital
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Foster a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, CNO, or CEO

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance and Short Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness/Cancer)
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program, including access to the Health and Wellness Center and Chronic Medical Care
• PTO for eligible employees, beginning to accrue on the first day of employment at up to 2 weeks per year and increasing with tenure, plus paid holidays added to the PTO bank
• Extended Illness Bank providing eligible employees with income protection during extended medical leave due to a medical emergency
• Shift Premiums and Holiday Pay
• Tax-advantaged retirement savings and access to financial advisors for planning and education
• Paid Jury leave, Bereavement leave and employee discounts
• Training and education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED