Now Hiring: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference? Join our team of compassionate caregivers and be part of something special. Shifts Available: FULL TIME 6p-6a What We Offer: Competitive Wages Paid Time Off (PTO) Free Local Gym Membership 6 Paid Holidays Comprehensive Benefits Package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life Insurance • Short-Term Disability • And More! Position Summary: As a CNA, you’ll provide hands-on care to residents under the guidance of our licensed nursing staff. You’ll help ensure residents are comfortable, safe, and treated with dignity. Key Responsibilities: Participate in shift reports and document care accurately Assist residents with daily living tasks (bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, etc.) Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) Maintain clean and sanitary resident areas and equipment Assist with meals and hydration Provide mobility support and range-of-motion exercises Monitor and report changes in residents’ condition Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality Report any signs of abuse, neglect, or unusual behavior Support residents with compassion and care—every step of the way Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently and 100 lbs with assistance Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move frequently throughout your shift Capable of using standard care and safety equipment Ready to Join a Team That Cares? Apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career. We can’t wait to meet you! For a quicker response please visit us at 111 Parks Village Dr in Odessa TX.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Telemetry - Fulltime Odessa Regional Medical Center’s reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. Our employees enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. Job Summary: Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within scope of practice. Addresses both psychosocial and physical needs of patients. Communicates effectively to meet patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and responsibility in patient care. Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Delivers age-appropriate care, considering patient condition. Alerts licensed personnel when patients report pain. Reports changes in patient status to RN. Explains procedures to patients and families; answers questions within scope. Qualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent. CNA licensure in the State of Texas. BLS required. Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program. Minimum 6 months to 1 year of related work experience preferred.
Patient Care Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs. Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs, or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. Meets the communication needs of patients. Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients’ age. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Communicates to the RN for any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the adolescent, geriatric, and general patient population. Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with techniques appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition. Provides explanation to patients and family prior to administering care to patients; answers questions within scope of practice. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients. Obtains appropriate nursing staff to assist patients/physicians in the care of a patient. Transcribes physician orders within one hour after being written. Enters and verifies orders in the computer system. Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and physicians. Orders supplies and printing weekly, obtains orders as required. Answers telephone / intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel / family. Performs all aspects of indirect and/or direct patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function in stressful situations. Responds to patients in emergencies or physically distressful situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including adolescent, geriatric, and general population. Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures. Safety Practices Promotes a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices. Utilizes Culture of Safety survey responses in improvement efforts. Identifies risks and hazards to patients through various risk assessments, with actions taken to mitigate patient harm. Improves medication safety practices, including increased reporting of adverse drug events and improved compliance with the medication reconciliation process. Decreased, hospital-acquired infections and improved compliance with infection control practices (including hand hygiene), Decreased hospital acquired conditions such as complications associated with ventilator use and pressure ulcers, through improved compliance with patient safety bundles and/or other formal performance improvement programs. Professional Responsibility Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within the designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses a computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends at least 75% of staff meetings annually, reads and returns to all monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility Education: High School diploma or the equivalent Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program Experience: Minimum 6 months to 1 year of related work experience preferred.
Performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Documents patient interactions as needed. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. High school diploma or equivalent. No experience necessary. Certification from an accredited nursing assistant program.
