Certified Nursing Assistant

DescriptionSummary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this position will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities on a nursing unit. This position also performs specific clerical, organizational and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature. The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent requiredBasic patient care skills requiredBasic computer skills requiredAbility to follow detailed oral and written instructionsAbility to interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, and fellow AssociatesRequires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm in stressful situationsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredPatient care experience in an acute care hospital highly preferredCurrent Texas Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required Current BLS (American Heart Association) is required Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .