Nursing Assistant I Ortho/Surgical FT Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring a Nursing Assistant I for its Ortho/Surgical unit. The Nursing Assistant I provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The team focuses on preparing patients to return home with the involvement of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. This is a full-time day position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with work every third weekend. The role includes assisting with patients’ daily care, monitoring and documenting patient information, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and communicating patient information and safety concerns to the healthcare team.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment and nursing unit.
Maintain the safety and security of patients, families, self, and other healthcare team members.
Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Obtain data and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
Recognize and communicate relevant information and safety concerns about a patient’s condition to the RN and other healthcare team members.
Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient rounding.
Provide exceptional service and care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
Demonstrate competency in assigned tasks and skills, including unit-specific competencies.
Receive and process incoming phone calls, patient call lights, and guest requests.
Transport and deliver items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Comply with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures; support and participate in planned changes.
Participate in nursing performance improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development principles across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs.