Nursing Assistant I — Hands-On Patient Care

Brookwood Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide general patient care under RN/LPN supervision in a hospital setting. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition while maintaining a clean, safe environment and protecting patient privacy.

Responsibilities include measuring vitals, documenting data, assisting with admissions/discharges, and supporting safety and teamwork. Compliance with policies and high-quality patient service are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 throughout the facility.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide general patient care under RN/LPN supervision in a hospital setting. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition while maintaining a clean, safe environment and protecting patient privacy.

Responsibilities include measuring vitals, documenting data, assisting with admissions/discharges, and supporting safety and teamwork. Compliance with policies and high-quality patient service are essential.