The UTMB Nurseries provide a full complement of primary and tertiary care neonatal services with over 6,000 annual admissions to the Newborn Nursery and more than 600 to the Neonate Intensive Care Unit (NICU Level IV) each year. The NICU provides care for high risk newborns and premature babies and has all the resources available to care for ill newborns.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR
• Completion of EMT program OR
• Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR
• Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire OR
• Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required: BLS

Job Summary:

To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

12 hour shift, (36 hours per week) 7p-7a rotating weekends and holidays.