Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - Float - Per Diem / Flex - 7A

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant for the Float - Per Diem / Flex 7A shift in Beaumont, TX. The role supports patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and does not administer medications.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor patients, document observations, and help maintain a safe, clean environment while upholding compassionate care standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months - 1 year related experience.
• BLS Certification.
• Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or transfer date.

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.
• Institutes 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 and demonstrates ability to appropriately escalated behaviors that may place patients or others at risk for harm or injury.
• 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.

Job description

Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - Float - Per Diem / Flex - 7A Location Beaumont, TX Job Code 12795 # 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. The Unlicensed Nursing Assistant may also provide close observation of patients who are a risk to themselves or others either in person or via remote monitoring to assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment.

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. When providing close observation of patients who are at risk of injury to themselves or others the Unlicensed Nursing Assistant positions self in patient room at bedside or in front of the patient monitoring system to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient(s) alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
• Institutes 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 and demonstrates ability to appropriately escalated behaviors that may place patients or others at risk for harm or injury.
• 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