Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - 3T Telemetry - 7P

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX is seeking an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for the 3T Telemetry unit on 7P in Beaumont, TX. The role supports licensed nurses by handling patient care tasks and observing patient safety standards.

The position requires 6 months to 1 year of related experience and BLS certification. Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential to ensure compassionate care within a busy telemetry unit.

Qualifications

• Provides patient care under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Records patient data and assists in care planning.
• Adheres to patient safety and infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated patient care activities per nurse orders.
• Documents intake/output, vital signs, and activities in the electronic chart.
• Maintains a safe and clean patient environment.
• Notifies licensed nurse of changes in patient condition.
• Communicates with patients and families with empathy.
• Uses and cleans equipment according to guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - 3T Telemetry - 7P

Location: Beaumont, TX

Job Code: 12934

# of openings: 1

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Unlicensed Nursing Assistant provides a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned patients. Performs patient care activities within limits of position--does NOT administer any medication or therapy; does NOT assume independent responsibility for any patient.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

6 months - 1 year related experience

Required License/Certifications

BLS Certification

Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or transfer date