Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ER

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Valley Baptist Emergency Center - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence.

• General Nursing Units care for patients from age 18 years to maturity. Unit specific variation may apply.
• Special Care Areas care for patients 18 years through adult with high-risk conditions.
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition.
  • Nursery care includes care for the newborn until discharge.
• Endoscopy Unit cares for patients 18 years and older.
• Emergency Department provides care to patients of all ages.
• Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit provides care for patients 17 years and older requiring psychiatric care.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:
 Assists other nursing personnel in patient care.
 Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reactions to licensed staff.
 Makes rounds with oncoming shift.
 Completes Audits, as assigned.
 Enter Charges, as needed.
 Completes errands as directed. 
 Performs functions that may be delegated by the licensed professional nurse (when appropriate)
 Measures and applies TED hose and SCD stockings.
 Performs oral suctioning with a tonsil-tip suction device.
 Collects urine (clean catch), and stool specimens.
 Collects sputum sample (not by suction). 
 Performs intermittent urethral catheterization and urine specimen collection.
 Inserts and discontinues indwelling catheters; collects sterile specimens when ordered
 Performs blood glucose monitoring at the bedside.
 Applies pulse oximeter probe and records readings.
 Assists with set up (not application) of wall or tank oxygen therapy.
 Performs site care to established PEG or tracheostomy sites.
 Empties colostomy or ileostomy bags.
 Performs venipuncture for lab specimen testing.
 Discontinues peripheral IV catheters.
 Utilizes orthopedic appliances to include but not limited to braces, CPM machine, crutches, and walkers.
 Sets-up/takes down traction.
 Exhibits compassionate care and service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”
 Facilitates patient movement through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers
 Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 Maintains safe environment
 Addresses patient population-specific needs
 Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. 
PREFERRED EDUCATION: 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year hospital experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of a current state or national nurse’s aide 
certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical 
assistant, EKG tech or in another related field.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

C.N.A., M.A., P.C.T., E.K.G., E.M.T. or Phlebotomist Certification required. BLS required within 10 days of hire or transfer into unit. 

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Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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