Nursing Assistant II: Patient Care Champion

Brookwood Baptist Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Walker Hospital in Jasper, AL seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant who will provide patient care under RN or LPN supervision. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and documentation, contributing to a clean, safe, and respectful hospital environment.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and Alabama CNA certification or equivalent training; BLS/CPR is required. The role emphasizes patient privacy, safety, and teamwork in a busy medical unit.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of nursing assistant experience in healthcare is preferred but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or LPN licensure is advantageous.

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, and intake/output as directed.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, medications throughout the facility.

Skills

Patient care

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification or LPN (preferred)

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Baptist Health Walker Hospital in Jasper, AL seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant who will provide patient care under RN or LPN supervision. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and documentation, contributing to a clean, safe, and respectful hospital environment.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and Alabama CNA certification or equivalent training; BLS/CPR is required. The role emphasizes patient privacy, safety, and teamwork in a busy medical unit.