Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - 5N Telemetry - 7A

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, 

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. in Beaumont, TX, is seeking an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for 5N Telemetry (7A). The role involves performing patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, supporting daily activities, and ensuring safety and comfort for assigned patients.

Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year related experience and hold a current BLS certification. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within our facility.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 1 year related experience.
• BLS Certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provides designated and specified patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Records intake, output, and ADLs in the computer and flow sheet accurately.
• Knowledgeable of baseline physical and mental status for the patient population.
• Initiates nursing interventions to stabilize conditions and prevent complications.
• Reports objective observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care planning.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, honoring psychosocial needs.
• Uses equipment safely and maintains sanitation of devices and supplies.

Skills

Patient care under supervision

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - 5N Telemetry - 7A Location Beaumont, TX Job Code 13111 # 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