Nursing Assistant - PCU

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. The role involves providing essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. The hospital system has a history of caring for the community and making a positive difference, with a goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained with 60 days of hire or transfer to position

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course.
• 6 months in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients under the direction/supervision of an RN.
• Cares for patients from age 15 years to maturity in General Nursing Units.
• Cares for patients from age 15 years through adult with high risk conditions in Special Care Areas.
• Provides care for patients who have a pregnancy related condition in Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery.
• Provides care for newborn until discharge status in Nursery.
• Provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen in Pediatric units.
• Cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult in the GI Lab Unit.
• Cares for adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems in Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit.
• Provides care to presenting patients of all ages in the Emergency Unit.
• Provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric in Surgical Services.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
• 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, 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

What This Job Offers

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