Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

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 nursing care for an assigned group of patients. The role is within a patient care support team and involves providing essential assistance and comfort to patients.

Care settings described include general nursing units serving patients age 15 through adulthood; special care areas serving patients age 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions; maternal-child units, including labor and delivery and newborn nursery care; pediatric units serving neonates through age 18; the GI Lab serving toddlers age 24 months through adults; chemical dependency and psychiatric units serving adults and families; emergency care for patients of all ages; and surgical services for patients from neonates to geriatric patients. Staff must be clinically competent for the relevant care setting.

The employee must complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
• Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course.
• Six months of experience in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN.
• Provide essential assistance and comfort to patients.
• 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.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED