certified nursing assistant Wichita Falls, TX
Job description
Major/Essential Functions
Perform Patient specific tasks. Assist with patient hygiene, change linens, repositioning, ambulating, obtaining and recording vital signs, blood sugars, weights, and reports abnormals to total patient care nurse. Performs EKG's, reports change in skin integrity.
Maintain safe, therapeutic and healthy environment. Checks sharp containers and change if needed. Passes ice, checks refrigerator temperature, records and assists with feeding. Clean and calibrate glucometer. Reports unsafe/unsecured equipment or environment.
Assumes extra responsibilities and offers assistance in other areas. Assist nurses in emergency situations. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Adheres to infection control standards. Ensures equipment is placed in designated areas and assist in cleaning equipment, break room and nurses station. Assist in cleaning patient rooms.
Assist in maintenance of supplies levels. Notifies Charge Nurse of supplies needed and restocks with guidance of Charge Nurse. Monitors and rotates supplies for expiration dates.
About Managed Care
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas. We serve approximately 30,000 patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical and health services. TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impact the lives of our patients, to include many who had no previous access to quality health care. Learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care HERE
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:
ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments
Benefits Offered
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and holiday schedule
100% paid health insurance for full time employees, 50% paid for dependents
Dental, vision, long-term, and short-term disability benefits.
State of Texas pension plan that vests in 5 years.
State Employee tuition forgiveness and tuition assistance for continuing education
Medical liability insurance for all licensed health care employees.
And much more.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma. Completion of a nursing or medical assistant training course OR Six months experience as a nursing assistant OR Completion of a Patient Care Technician Course.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Grade Maximum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Grant Funded?
No
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Other
Travel Required
None
About Texas Tech University
CEO: Dr. John Opperman
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: Unknown
Type: College / University
Website: www.ttu.edu
Year Founded: 1923
