Certified Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Assistant - Pediatric Emergency Center (Nights)

Job description

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. UMC Health System Lubbock, TX CNA/NA/PCA/PCT Pediatric Emergency Center Full-Time Nights 7pm-7am The Emergency Center is a level 1 trauma center 65-bed unit, which includes an 8-bed pediatric emergency area. The Emergency Center serves as a receiving hospital for West Texas and New Mexico and provides a unique opportunity to experience a variety of patient situations including care of trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric, and burn patients. The goal of the emergency center is to provide early goal directed therapies in urgent and emergent situations. CNAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and reporting changes in patient conditions. Qualifications for CNA or PCA/PCT: -Applicant has completed Nurse Aide course and presents Nurse Aide Certification. -PCA or PCT certification also acceptable -Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association Qualifications for Nurse Assistant -Nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their nursing curriculum (LVN or RN) and clinical experience Or applicant has at least one year of previous/recent hospital Nurse Aide experience. -Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*