Nursing Assistant I, Medical/Surgical — Day Shift with Benefits

Baptist-Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Plan

HSA

FSA

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

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 join a dedicated care team. The role involves assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and vital signs under the supervision of RNs or LPNs, in a fast-paced acute care setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement plan, HSAs/FSAs, PTO, life insurance, parental leave, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Nursing Assistant 3W Medical/Surgical to join a dedicated care team. The role involves assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and vital signs under the supervision of RNs or LPNs, in a fast-paced acute care setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement plan, HSAs/FSAs, PTO, life insurance, parental leave, tuition assistance, and more.