Per Diem Nursing Assistant - Flexible Telemetry Care

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, 

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Beaumont, TX: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas seeks an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for the 4S Telemetry unit. This per diem/flex role supports licensed nurses, performs designated patient care under supervision, and does not administer medications.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation of intake/outtake, ADLs, and safe equipment use. Requires 6 months to 1 year related experience and BLS certification; unit competencies within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 1 year related experience.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides designated and specified patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision, consultation and notification of a licensed nurse in accordance with physicians' orders and in conformance with approved patient care standards based on previously acquired nursing skills.
• Records graphics, intake and output, and ADL's in the computer and flow sheet accurately and implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
• Knowledgeable of the usual and stable baseline conditions (both physical and mental) of the specific patient population in which they are employed.
• Institute appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications.Reports objective relevant observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care-planning.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of patients.
• Utilizes equipment in the provision of patient care services safely and effectively with adaptation of equipment usage to the age and general condition of the patient, as indicated. Assists in the cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and supplies used in the unit and adheres to all guidelines regarding use of cleaning products.

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Beaumont, TX: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas seeks an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for the 4S Telemetry unit. This per diem/flex role supports licensed nurses, performs designated patient care under supervision, and does not administer medications.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation of intake/outtake, ADLs, and safe equipment use. Requires 6 months to 1 year related experience and BLS certification; unit competencies within six months of hire.