Nursing Assistant II Oncology FT Nights

Brookwood Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for 3x12 night shifts (6:45 PM–7:15 AM) with every third weekend. The role supports nursing staff by assisting with basic patient care and daily activities in a 595-bed acute-care facility with extensive services and certifications.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and requires completion of approved CNA/LPN or nursing program, with BLS/Healthcare Provider certification and 1 year of relevant

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year CNA experience may substitute for listed trainings.
• Completion of one of the trainings: CNA/PCA program, Alabama CNA certification, or Alabama LPN; nursing school graduate; medical corpsman/EMT/paramedic; or foreign licensure/certification.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of experience in a relevant healthcare setting; not required for nursing school grads or listed trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
• Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintain safety and security of patients, families, self, and team members.
• Ensure patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follow standard precautions and always wash hands between patients.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, intake and output as directed.
• Obtain data and document pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies.
• Recognize and communicate safety concerns to the RN or other healthcare team members.
• Participate in handoff report and hourly rounding of patients.
• Provide exceptional service and care to patients, families, customers and team members.
• Demonstrate competency in unit-specific tasks and skills.
• Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
• Answer calls and messages, transport items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemo).
• Maintain regular attendance according to policies; comply with all Orlando Health policies.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

Patient Care Assistant Program

Alabama CNA certification

Alabama LPN license

Graduate of nursing school

Medical Corpsman/EMT/Paramedic

Foreign licensure/certification

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Schedule: 3x12s on nights

Time: 6:45 PM- 7:15 AM

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 equivalentOne (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/CertificationMaintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

ExperienceOne (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.