Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals and numerous related health care services. Tenet's name reflects its core business philosophy: the importance of shared values among partners in providing a full spectrum of health care.
Tenet's mission is to be recognized for the passion of our people and partners who provide quality, innovative care to the patients we serve in our communities. Our focus is on leadership, growth and philanthropy. It's a spirit you can experience first-hand and it's a philosophy that can enhance your own approach to health care, and your career goals. From the resources that go with being one of the largest investor-owned health care providers in the U.S., to our multiple locations coast to coast, one thing is clear - Tenet offers significant employment opportunities. So whatever you need to grow as a professional, we'll do our best to provide. All you need to bring is yourself!
Provides basic patient care under the supervision of the RN team member. Performs basic nursing tasks providing for patient's physical hygiene, including bathing, hair care, bowel care, oral care, and measures vital signs, including pain level. Reacts appropriately in an emergency. Takes precautions against infections following Standard Precautions and appropriate isolation techniques. Utilizes proper positioning techniques to maintain patient's body alignment and prevent complications. Assists in meeting the nutrition and hydration needs of the patients. Assists in the healing and prevention of skin lesions. Collects specimens as requested. Is aware of the functional status of the patient (i.e., knows transfer techniques, total hip precautions). Answers call lights promptly. Keeps clinical manager/staff nurse informed of any problems. Documents appropriately. Promptly reports changes in patient signs and symptoms to staff nurse. Promptly notifies appropriate staff of patient discharge or transfer. Stocks unit. Orders supplies. Follows hospital policies and procedures. Refers to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader when unfamiliar situations arise. Reports immediately any issues where patient rights might be compromised to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader. Performs any and all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have current CA CNA license
- BLS
- One year CNA acute care experience.
Tenet's mission is to be recognized for the passion of our people and partners who provide quality, innovative care to the patients we serve in our communities. Our focus is on leadership, growth and philanthropy. It's a spirit you can experience first-hand and it's a philosophy that can enhance your own approach to health care, and your career goals. From the resources that go with being one of the largest investor-owned health care providers in the U.S., to our multiple locations coast to coast, one thing is clear - Tenet offers significant employment opportunities. So whatever you need to grow as a professional, we'll do our best to provide. All you need to bring is yourself!
Provides basic patient care under the supervision of the RN team member. Performs basic nursing tasks providing for patient's physical hygiene, including bathing, hair care, bowel care, oral care, and measures vital signs, including pain level. Reacts appropriately in an emergency. Takes precautions against infections following Standard Precautions and appropriate isolation techniques. Utilizes proper positioning techniques to maintain patient's body alignment and prevent complications. Assists in meeting the nutrition and hydration needs of the patients. Assists in the healing and prevention of skin lesions. Collects specimens as requested. Is aware of the functional status of the patient (i.e., knows transfer techniques, total hip precautions). Answers call lights promptly. Keeps clinical manager/staff nurse informed of any problems. Documents appropriately. Promptly reports changes in patient signs and symptoms to staff nurse. Promptly notifies appropriate staff of patient discharge or transfer. Stocks unit. Orders supplies. Follows hospital policies and procedures. Refers to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader when unfamiliar situations arise. Reports immediately any issues where patient rights might be compromised to supervisor, charge nurse, or team leader. Performs any and all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have current CA CNA license
- BLS
- One year CNA acute care experience.
