Nursing Assistant II 2 Medical PT Days

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

HSA

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Nursing Assistant II to provide general patient care under RN supervision. The role covers hygiene, mobility support, vital signs, and data documentation in a high-volume acute-care setting.

The position features 12-hour days (6:45 AM–7:15 PM) with every third weekend, comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, and a focus on patient safety and compassionate care for diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant program or CNA certification.
• Alabama CNA certification or LPN licensure in Alabama.
• Graduate of approved nursing school or equivalent training such as EMT/Paramedic.
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutrition.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a clean, safe patient environment.
• Maintains patient safety, privacy and confidentiality.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rates.
• Documents pertinent patient information according to policies.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment and medications throughout the facility.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Vital signs

Safety and privacy

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Nursing Assistant program

Alabama CNA certification

Alabama LPN licensure

Graduate of approved nursing school

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic

Licensure/certification recognition

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Schedule: 2x12s on days

Time: 6:45 AM- 7:15 PM

Weekends: Every 3rd weekend worked

Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals andERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s eastto west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great, new competitive pay and a great benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Svings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks accrued)
• 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 & student loan assistance
• All benefits start day one

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital the Nursing Assistant II performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
• Providesroutine 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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 deliversitems, equipment, blood products, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies,the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent

• One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may be substituted for completion of one of the below trainings
• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or
• State of Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or
• State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse; or

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing;or
• Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or
• Medical personnel licensed outside the United States Licensure/Certification

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

One (1) year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting. No experience required for graduates of an approved school of nursing, or other trainings listed in training requirements.