Nursing Assistant I Oncology FT Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is based at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and is part of the Orlando Health system of care. This is a full-time night position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with work every third weekend. The Nursing Assistant I supports patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs; helps maintain a safe and organized patient environment; and observes, documents, and communicates pertinent patient information to the healthcare team. The hospital offers competitive pay and benefits that begin on the first day of employment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. No prior experience is required, and BLS/Healthcare Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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 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 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, 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 and support 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 according to policy, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span, assessing patient-status data and identifying 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, up to five weeks accrued.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family Care, including 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 the first day of employment.