Nursing Assistant II Full Time AM

Baptist Health • Talladega, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Being a nurse assistant is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day. Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed hospital located in Talladega committed to advancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve. With a community focus, Baptist Health Citizens Hospital offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of our patients, including quick, lifesaving response for those experiencing chest pain or stroke symptoms; comprehensive emergency room care; surgical services; cardiovascular care; diagnostic imaging; digestive health care; orthopedics; a sleep disorder center. Performs patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may be substituted for completion of one of the below trainings: Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or State of Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse; or other trainings listed in training requirements

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
• Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
• Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
• Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health and Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
• Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the health care team.
• Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients.
• Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers, and team members.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.
• Maintains a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
• Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED