Nursing Assistant PRN Observation Unit

Baptist Health; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in New Albany, IN is seeking an Observation Unit Nursing Assistant to join the on-shift team under the nurse's direction, performing delegated patient care and routine unit maintenance.

The 32-bed Observation Unit, affiliated with the Emergency Department, cares for patients expected to be hospitalized less than 24 hours. BLS certification is required or training provided. The opportunity offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification from approved BLS course required, will provide training.

Responsibilities

• The Observation Unit Nursing Assistant functions as an on-shift team member under the direction of the nurse by providing delegated aspects of patient care and routine non-patient care unit maintenance tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Job Duties

The Observation Unit Nursing Assistant functions as an on-shift team member under the direction of the nurse by providing delegated aspects of patient care and routine non-patient care unit maintenance tasks.

About the Unit

The Observation Unit is a 32-bed unit affiliated with the Emergency Department and observes patients who are expected to be in the hospital less than 24 hours. This unit cares for a variety of patients including chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, heart catheterizations, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, UTIs, and DVTs. The unit is staffed with a provider between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM each day of the week to provide support and high-level care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification from approved BLS course required, will provide training.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.