Nursing Assistant - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Nursing Assistant provides basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients, based on competence. Patient populations and care settings vary by unit. General Nursing Units serve patients ages 15 through adulthood; Special Care Areas serve patients ages 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions. Maternal Child Units include care for patients with pregnancy-related conditions in Labor and Delivery and newborns in the Nursery. Pediatric units serve patients from neonates through age 18. The GI Lab serves patients from 24 months through adulthood. Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric units care for adult patients and families using a holistic approach to emotional problems. The Emergency Unit serves patients of all ages, and Surgical Services serves patients from neonates through geriatric patients. Care is provided by clinically competent staff. The employee completes position competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate-or-higher-level Emergency Medical Technician program.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit setting.
• Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Technician.
• BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
• Complete 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 education.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under RN direction and supervision, based on competence.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient population and clinical unit, including the patient age groups and care settings described in the posting.
• 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.
• 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.
• Position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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