Nursing Assistant I ER FT Nights

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Baptist Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent Required
None Required
Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs
Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment
Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team
Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality
Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed
Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health specific policies and guidelines
Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team
Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients
Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members
Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and unit specific competencies
Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit
Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests
Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility
May have limited access to areas storing medications
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures
Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes
Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies
Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy
Completes all mandatory training
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs