BayCare Nurse Helper

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) Match + Annual Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BayCare is seeking a Nurse Helper to support our nursing staff in delivering patient care under the supervision of an RN. This is a full-time role covering day and night shifts with a 72-hour schedule, affiliated with BayCare’s large Tampa Bay system.

The Nurse Helper assists with basic care tasks, performs sitter duties, and helps ensure patient comfort and safety across units. The position is non-exempt, on-site, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent education completed.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Experience as a nurse helper or equivalent is acceptable.
• Strong teamwork and communication with RN.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivery of patient care as directed by the RN.
• Positioning and ambulating patients.
• Bed making and feeding/monitoring intake.
• Assist with admissions and isolation rooms.
• Answer call lights and maintain clean rooms.
• Maintain supplies and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Assist RN

Ambulation

Vital signs

Bed making

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Details

Full Time

All Locations

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary: A Nurse Helper is a new role that allows a semi-clinical team member to assist in basic patient care needs They work under the license of the RN.

Join BayCare as a Nurse Helper

Shift: Days (6:45am-7:15PM) Nights (6:45pm-7:15am)

Schedule: Full-Time (72 hours)

Status: Non‑Exempt (hourly) | Remote Work: Not eligible

About BayCare At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community‑based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Role Overview

The Nurse Helper –responsibilities and skills: The Nurse Helper is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care as directed by the RN. Must complete Nurse Helper training class prior to orientation on the nursing unit, which is provided during your first week of training.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a sitter Assists with patient movement: positioning, ambulating
• Bed making
• Feeding measurement of oral intake and calorie counts
• Food tray set up and removal (adult patients Only)
• Code blue— Compressor Orients the patient to the room/sets up admissions
• Maintains a clean room and stocks room supplies Transports patients in house and for discharge (adult patients only)
• Sets up supplies for patients to bathe Safety /hourly rounds Maintain communication with all team members
• Assist in Isolation rooms
• Answer call lights

Qualifications

Education – Required

• High School or Equivalent

Experience

• Equivalent Experience

Certifications –

None Required Certification:

BLS (Basic Life Support), must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Preferred

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Match + Annual Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Appraisals & Team Bonus Program
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Community discounts & wellness resources

BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.