Nursing Assistant Float Pool

MedStar Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for its Float Pool. This full-time role entails providing age-appropriate care to patients, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school education, certification, and relevant experience. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and paid time off.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Paid Time Off

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Certified Nurse Aid certification required upon hire.
• One year of relevant job-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Hygiene Assistance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certified Nurse Aid certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant II - Float Pool

Full-Time 7p - 7a

15% Shift Differential

The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.

• Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.

• Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.

• Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.

• Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.

• Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Certified Nurse Aid certification required upon hire.

• One year of relevant job-related experience required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.