Compassionate Nursing Assistant II: Patient Care Champion

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes patient comfort, privacy, and safety while maintaining a clean, organized unit.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CNA/LPN options and nursing program graduates considered. BLS certification and prior healthcare experience are valued, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement and hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of nursing assistant work experience is preferred or may be substituted by listed trainings.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification is preferred.
• Alabama CNA certification or LPN license or nursing program graduation meets qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutrition needs.
• Provides routine treatments and keeps a safe, clean, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains patient safety, privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions and washes hands between patients.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Records vital signs and tracks intake/output as directed.
• Documents patient information per Baptist Health policies.
• Communicates patient conditions to RN or healthcare team.
• Participates in handoff reports and hourly rounding.
• Provides exemplary service to patients, families, and team members.
• Maintains unit cleanliness and readiness of nursing areas.
• Receives and processes calls and patient requests.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (Alabama)

LPN license (Alabama)

Graduate of approved nursing program

Job description

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Nursing Assistant who will provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes patient comfort, privacy, and safety while maintaining a clean, organized unit.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CNA/LPN options and nursing program graduates considered. BLS certification and prior healthcare experience are valued, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement and hospital