Nursing Assistant II Float Pool Full-Time Days Brookwood

Brookwood Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Tuition reimbursement and education

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to deliver patient care under the supervision of the licensed staff. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility support, nutrition, and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will document vital signs, assist with admissions and transfers, and help maintain patient privacy while following standard precautions. Day-one benefits and ongoing training accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of nursing assistant experience may substitute for required trainings.
• Certifications such as Alabama CNA, LPN, or Nursing program graduate satisfy training requirements.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting is required; graduates may have no experience.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutrition.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; follow standard precautions.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Take and record vitals and intake/output as directed.
• Communicate issues to RN or healthcare team; participate in handoff and hourly rounding.
• Receive calls and transport items and medications within the facility.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

1 year nursing assistant experience may substitute trainings

Alabama CNA certification

Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic

HealthCare Provider CPR (BLS) certification

Experience in healthcare setting

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings 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 (childcare, 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

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

Responsibilities

What you will doAssists patients 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 for 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.Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.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

• 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.
• 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 training listed in training requirements.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.