Nursing Assistant II - GERIATRIC PSYCH - PRN

Baptist Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital in Jasper, AL seeks a Nursing Assistant to support licensed staff and deliver patient care across units. This 267-bed facility offers comprehensive services including bariatrics, orthopedics, emergency care and more.

Under RN/LPN supervision, you'll assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, transfers, and documentation while maintaining safety and privacy.

Applicants should have HS diploma or equivalent, CNA training or Alabama certification; BLS required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred CNA certification or nursing assistant training.
• Commitment to patient safety and privacy.

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 hospital policies and guidelines.
• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient's condition to the RN and other team members.
• Participates in handoff report and hourly rounding of patients.
• Provides exceptional service and care to all patients, families, customers, and team members.
• 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 regular, punctual attendance consistent with policies.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA training or state certification

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital

Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community. Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology.

Position Summary

Performs 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.