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License

and Specialty

CNA

Medical Surgical

Hourly Avg.

Hourly Avg. Range

23.77

Shift Type

Per Diem

Date Posted

November 1, 2024

Valid Through

January 18, 2025

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Job Description

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for great-paying and completely flexible per diem hospital work? We are so excited to have multiple hospital shift opportunities for you throughout the

Odessa TX

Texas

area!

If you are interested in per diem hospital opportunities, have the experience listed below, and live in the

Odessa TX

metro area, then fill out this form and our team will reach out to you with further instructions if you meet the facility’s necessary criteria.

CNA Med Surg Responsibilities:‍

Assist nurses and healthcare team members in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced Med-Surg setting
Take vital signs, monitor patient conditions, and report any changes to the nursing staff
Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and feeding patients
Support patient mobility and transfers while maintaining proper body mechanics
Document patient information accurately and maintaining medical records
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care

_{*Please note that responsibilities are at the discretion of the facility and may vary}

Facility Requirements:‍

6 months of hospital CNA experience or 2 years of long-term care CNA experience in the last 2 years
Current, active CNA certification in this state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Ability to provide physical assistance to patients as needed
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on facility needs
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to different healthcare facilities within the area

CNA Med Surg Qualifications:

Here are basic qualifications and important skills for nursing assistants working with Nursa:

Completing a nurse assistant course that meets state requirements
Passing the respective state’s competency exam and obtaining a certification or license—if applicable
Following oral and written instructions
Working as part of a team
Providing compassionate and reliable care
Communicating effectively within a team

CNA Med Surg Benefits:

CNAs who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:

Competitive hourly rates
Fast and straightforward payments
Flexible scheduling to accommodate all preferences and lifestyles
Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments
User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking

Get Started in Minutes:
Nursa enables certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to work when and where they want. Get started in three easy steps:

Set up an account
Upload your licenses/certifications
Request shifts

About Required CNA License:

Requirements to work as a nursing assistant can vary significantly from state to state. To become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), an individual generally has to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent and/or complete a state-approved CNA program. Other typical requirements include completing an application, paying required fees, and passing a nursing assistant competency examination. Each state also has particular requirements for maintaining a certification active and/or renewing certification.

About Location:

Odessa, Texas is a vibrant city situated in the southern Great Plains region of the United States. Known for its stunning sunsets and local culture, it has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in Texas. Nursing professionals find it attractive for its higher pay rate and ample availability of per diem shifts compared to many other cities, making it ideal for those who wish to pick up shifts with flexible schedules.

Texas is the largest state in the continental U.S., with its nickname the Lone Star State. It is full of diverse landscapes, from mountains to hill country and beaches. Nursing professionals enjoy taking per diem shifts in Texas for the plentiful job opportunities, diverse geography, and southern hospitality.

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Odessa TX, Texas

Navigate the nursing opportunities Odessa, Texas has to offer! RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and allied healthcare personnel can find plenty of PRN jobs in this city. With the Permian Basin's booming economy and the city's low cost of living, Odessa is an ideal place to work. From the Odessa Regional Medical Center to the Medical Center Hospital and other healthcare facilities, there are plenty of chances to find a dynamic and engaging job.

CNA

Medical Surgical

Although requirements vary from state to state, CNA candidates generally have to complete a state-approved training program and pass a nursing assistant competency examination.

Medical-surgical nurses provide high-quality care for patients by monitoring health status, administering medication, informing doctors of patient progress, and educating patients and families on health treatments.