Nursing Assistant I- Oncology PRN Nights

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant I to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide essential care to patients, assisting with their hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs under the supervision of licensed nurses. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a safe and organized environment, documenting patient information, and ensuring patient privacy and rights are upheld. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient environment.
• Documents patient information accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene Assistance

Mobility Support

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital the Nursing Assistant I performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs.• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.• Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality. • Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients. • Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.• Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team.• Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients. • Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members. • Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.• Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.• Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.• May have limited access to areas storing medications.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingHigh school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/CertificationMust obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

ExperienceNone.