Patient Care Tech
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
5x8 hrs
$14-18/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care280 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence.
General Nursing Units care for patients from age 18 years to maturity. Unit specific variation may apply.
Special Care Areas care for patients 18 years through adult with high-risk conditions.
Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition.
Nursery care includes care for the newborn until discharge.
Endoscopy Unit cares for patients 18 years and older.
Emergency Department provides care to patients of all ages.
Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit provides care for patients 17 years and older requiring psychiatric care. Completes established
competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned
Facility
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
- Short Term Acute Care
- 280 beds
Employer
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX
About Brownsville, TX
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
- Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
- Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
- Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
- Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
- Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.
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