Patient Care Aide – 7P Telemetry (Unlicensed)

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX is seeking an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for the 4S Telemetry unit in Beaumont, TX. The role supports patient care under the guidance of a licensed nurse and does not administer medications.

A 6-month to 1-year related experience and BLS certification are required. Responsibilities include documenting intake/output, monitoring patient status, and assisting with activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Unit-specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Provides designated and specified patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, following physicians' orders and approved care standards.
• Records intake/output and activities of daily living in the computer and flow sheets to promote patient safety.
• Maintains awareness of baseline physical and mental conditions of the patient population served.
• Initiates nursing interventions as needed to stabilize conditions and prevent complications; reports observations to the licensed nurse for care planning.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, showing sensitivity to psychosocial needs.
• Uses equipment safely and adapts usage to patient age/condition; assists in cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies.

Job description

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX is seeking an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for the 4S Telemetry unit in Beaumont, TX. The role supports patient care under the guidance of a licensed nurse and does not administer medications.

A 6-month to 1-year related experience and BLS certification are required. Responsibilities include documenting intake/output, monitoring patient status, and assisting with activities of daily living.