Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ER

Valley Baptist Emergency Center - Brownsville

Brownsville, Texas

Posted Oct 4

Pay: Not posted
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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Certification: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/ PREFERRED: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/
Certification: Possession of a current state or national nurse’s aide certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical assistant, EKG tech or in another related field.
Certification: PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/ PREFERRED: PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/
Certification: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS – Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center. PREFERRED: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS – Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center.
Experience: 1 year hospital experience PREFERRED: 1 year hospital experience
Also asks: MINIMUM PREFERRED: MINIMUM
Also asks: #LI-NR1 PREFERRED: #LI-NR1

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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.

Minimum

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Preferred

Education

Minimum

Experience

Preferred

Experience

1 year hospital experience

Required certifications/

Licensure

Possession of a current state or national nurse’s aide certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical assistant, EKG tech or in another related field.

Preferred certifications/

Licensure

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS – Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center. #LI-NR1

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In Brownsville, TX

Brownsville, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $923/mo
Household income: $52,130/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Brownsville, TX

NeighborhoodsResidents frequently gravitate toward corridors along Central Boulevard, Ruben Torres Boulevard (State Highway 802), Alton Gloor Boulevard, and Paredes Line Road, which offer convenient access to commercial hubs and straightforward drives across town. Historic home enthusiasts often focus on the neighborhoods around Gladys Porter Zoo and along Palm Boulevard, noted for antique properties and mature trees. Outside the city core, nearby communities like Rancho Viejo offer tranquil suburban settings along resacas, while Palm Valley presents established, low-crime suburban living for those seeking quieter enclaves within Cameron County.

Residents frequently gravitate toward corridors along Central Boulevard, Ruben Torres Boulevard (State Highway 802), Alton Gloor Boulevard, and Paredes Line Road, which offer convenient access to commercial hubs and straightforward drives across town. Historic home enthusiasts often focus on the neighborhoods around Gladys Porter Zoo and along Palm Boulevard, noted for antique properties and mature trees.

Outside the city core, nearby communities like Rancho Viejo offer tranquil suburban settings along resacas, while Palm Valley presents established, low-crime suburban living for those seeking quieter enclaves within Cameron County.

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Getting aroundCommutes in Brownsville are notably brief compared to major Texas metropolitan areas, with local transit typically characterized by fluid highway movement rather than heavy traffic jams. Drivers use major arterials like Ruben Torres, Central, and Alton Gloor, alongside regional highways where posted speeds reach 75 mph. Commuters can typically reach South Padre Island in under an hour, though navigating the wider Rio Grande Valley requires a reliable personal vehicle as walking distances across sprawling retail strips are impractical.

Commutes in Brownsville are notably brief compared to major Texas metropolitan areas, with local transit typically characterized by fluid highway movement rather than heavy traffic jams. Drivers use major arterials like Ruben Torres, Central, and Alton Gloor, alongside regional highways where posted speeds reach 75 mph.

Commuters can typically reach South Padre Island in under an hour, though navigating the wider Rio Grande Valley requires a reliable personal vehicle as walking distances across sprawling retail strips are impractical.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: movoto.com Source 3: theelementrealty.com

OutdoorsBrownsville serves as an ecological haven defined by ancient resaca waterways, subtropical vegetation, and proximity to the Gulf. Nature lovers visit the 31-acre Gladys Porter Zoo, explore extensive trails at Resaca de la Palma State Park & World Birding Center, or ride the 7-mile single-track mountain bike loops at Monte Bella. Cyclists take advantage of the expanding Caracara Trails system connecting the Mitte Cultural District out to historic landscapes, while coastal day trips lead to undeveloped stretches at Boca Chica Beach or nearby Laguna Atascosa.

Brownsville serves as an ecological haven defined by ancient resaca waterways, subtropical vegetation, and proximity to the Gulf. Nature lovers visit the 31-acre Gladys Porter Zoo, explore extensive trails at Resaca de la Palma State Park & World Birding Center, or ride the 7-mile single-track mountain bike loops at Monte Bella.

Cyclists take advantage of the expanding Caracara Trails system connecting the Mitte Cultural District out to historic landscapes, while coastal day trips lead to undeveloped stretches at Boca Chica Beach or nearby Laguna Atascosa.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitbtx.com Source 2: theelementrealty.com Source 3: movoto.com

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Living in Brownsville

Perched at the southern tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, Brownsville offers healthcare workers a relaxed subtropical pace marked by bi-national culture, accessible coastal recreation, and absence of metropolitan gridlock. Nurses relocating here will find smooth commutes along major thoroughfares like Alton Gloor, Ruben Torres, and Central Boulevard, allowing easy navigation between clinical shifts and home. The city's cultural heart beats through its historic downtown, the Mitte Cultural District, and vibrant panaderias like Las Palmas, while outdoor enthusiasts can cycle the Caracara Trails, hike Resaca de la Palma State Park, or unwind on Boca Chica Beach and South Padre Island. Residential life ranges from historic homes along Palm Boulevard to peaceful master-planned settings in neighboring Rancho Viejo. The tradeoffs demand consideration: South Texas summers are intensely hot and humid, late-night entertainment remains limited compared to larger cities, and hurricane season requires mindful emergency preparedness. For professionals seeking warm community ties, world-class birding, and easy coastal access, Brownsville provides an authentic and welcoming home base.

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