Nursing Assistant I 2 Medical FT Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring a Nursing Assistant I to provide general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The hospital is a 595-bed acute-care facility in Birmingham, Alabama, and part of the Orlando Health system of care. This is a full-time day position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with every third weekend worked. The role includes assisting patients with routine care, documenting patient information, supporting a safe and organized environment, and communicating patient concerns to the healthcare team. Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement savings; paid time off; life insurance; family-care support; paid parental leave; pet and car insurance; and educational benefits such as tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
Experience: None.

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 healthcare team members.
Protect patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
Follow standard precautions and wash hands between patients.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Take and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Collect data and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
Recognize and communicate relevant patient information and safety concerns to the RN or other healthcare team members.
Participate in handoff reports and purposeful hourly patient rounding.
Provide service and care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
Demonstrate competency in assigned tasks, skills, and 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 Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Support planned changes and 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 across the life span, assessing patient-status data and identifying age-specific care needs.