Nursing Assistant - Combest Wellness Center - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

Supports the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and School of Nursing Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center (TTUHSC SON LCCHWC)  value based culture and mission. This position supports the clinical team to include the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures
• Disinfects medical equipment and prepares instruments for sterilization
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR
• Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care
• Assists in collecting information regarding patient's physical and mental health status, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

The Clinic is open from 8am - 8pm Monday - Friday, Saturday 8-1. Hours may include evening and Saturday.

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months experience working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in an clinical setting
• Fluent in Spanish both reading and spoken with the ability to communicate with diverse populations. 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, ability to check vital signs, CPR certified

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

SON Combest Center Lbk

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

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 website.

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Occasional Duties

• Attends trainings as appropriate, such as immunization updates, health department training for vision and hearing screening
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department
• Attends nursing staff meetings and others as requested
• Complete required institutional and departmental trainings assigned

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
License/Certification/ Experience: Completion of a nursing assistant training course or six months experience as a nursing assistant

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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.