Nursing Assistant I 3W Medical/Surgical Full-Time Days

careers-baptisthealthal; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Nursing Assistant 3W Medical/Surgical to provide compassionate patient care on a 7a-7p shift. You will support licensed nurses, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a safe and clean unit in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role offers full-time and part-time benefits starting on day one, including comprehensive health plans, retirement savings, HSA/FSA options, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• No additional formal qualifications required.
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Maintain patient privacy and follow standard precautions.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Record vital signs and pertinent patient information as directed.
• Communicate patient status and concerns to the RN.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS/Healthcare Provider card within 30 days of hire

Job description

Position Summary

Facility: Bapitist Health Shelby Hospital

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: 7a-7p

Being a Nursing Assistant 3W Medical/Surgical is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) RetirementSavings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement& monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.

Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!

A Brief OverviewPerforms general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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 Baptist 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 Baptist 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 Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• None.
• Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire