Certified Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Full Time - Days

apartment OakBend Medical Center location_onRichmond, TX, US

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Director and the direct supervision of a Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides a variety of patient care activities across life span and accommodative services for assigned patients. These activities are carried out according to hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience in an accredited healthcare facility preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Certification in the State of Texas as a Nursing Assistant. American Heart Association BLS required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

None.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

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