Nursing Assistant I Ortho/Surgical PRN Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I provides patient care at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital 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. The position is PRN on nights and requires at least four shifts in each six-week period, including at least one Saturday or Sunday shift. Scheduled hours are 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform the described patient-care duties under the direction and supervision of an LPN or RN.

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 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 patient-condition information and safety concerns 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 tasks and skills defined by Baptist Health, Orlando Health, 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.
Participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy, and complete mandatory training.
Support and participate in planned changes; use time and resources effectively and efficiently; and comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Provide appropriate, age-specific care based on growth and development principles and assessment of patient status and needs.