The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.The primary purpose of the Nursing Assistant position is to provide patient care and customer services as delegated. The Nursing Assistant affects patient comfort and outcomes of care.KEY FUNCTIONSAssists Nursing Staff:Responsibilities include completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated.Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.Assists Patients:Aids in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and vital signs.Work Environment:Maintains environment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.Stock and maintain unit and patient care supplies and equipment.Effective Communication:Escalates significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care to appropriate nursing staff.Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times.Other Duties as Assigned.EDUCATIONRequired:High school diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCEPreferred:Prior experience in direct patient care role.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 166601
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 35,360
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,680
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 52,000
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No
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