Nursing Assistant I Ortho/Surgical FT Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, 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 involvement from physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The role is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, and includes working every third weekend. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and part of the Orlando Health system of care.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
No 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 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 or 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 under organizational and unit-specific standards.
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 organizational policies and applicable standards.
Support and participate in planned changes and assigned nursing Performance Improvement activities.
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 principles of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid Time Off, with up to five weeks accrued.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family care benefits for child care, elder care, and pet care.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Car insurance.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
Benefits begin on day one.