Float Nursing Assistant, PRN at University Medical Center of El Paso – El Paso, Texas

Job Summary
Performs nursing assistant duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Floats to critical and noncritical care nursing units as needed.

Skills
1. Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
3. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of nursing assistant.
4. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
5. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Work Experience
Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant is required.

License/Registration/Certification
Current CPR training is required.

Education and Training
High school graduate or equivalent is required.
Completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant training program.
- Completion of a formal nursing assistant, medical assistant or equivalent training program; or
- Completion of a Fundamental Nursing registered nurse training program; or
- Graduate of an international registered nurse equivalent program.