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Unit Description

4-East is a complex and fast-paced 33-bed Medical Surgical unit that specializes in the care of oncology patients. Our goal on 4-East is to provide exceptional nursing care with a caring and compassionate focus while allowing the patients their dignity during their stay with us. We take a holistic approach to our care not only to include the patient, but the family, and other caregivers to the patient as well. We collaborate with other departments using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that our patients get the best, most efficient and quality care. Our nurses have the opportunity and are encouraged to become chemotherapy certified as well as obtain other national certifications such a medical surgical and oncology nurse certification. Working on 4-East is an opportunity to be a part of a family and enhance your nursing, time management, and critical thinking skill.

* CNAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Qualifications

* Applicant has completed Nurse Aide course and presents Nurse Aide Certification. PCA or PCT certification also acceptable

* Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

OR for Nurse Assistant

NAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Qualifications

* Nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their nursing curriculum (LVN or RN) and clinical experience Or applicant has at least one year of previous/recent hospital Nurse Aide experience.

* Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Questions? Contact Lori Garcia, Nursing Administrative Assistant

Email: lori.garcia@umchealthsystem.com

Call: 806-775-8912

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*