Nursing Assistant II — Patient Care & Mobility Support

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

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.