Nursing Assistant II Oncology FT Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is hiring a Nursing Assistant II for its Oncology service. The role performs general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with every third weekend worked. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and is part of the Orlando Health system of care. The hospital provides a range of services, including emergency, cardiovascular, bariatric, orthopedic, rehabilitation, surgical, psychiatric, women’s, maternity, labor and delivery, and neonatal intensive care services. The Nursing Assistant II supports patients with daily care, monitors and documents basic patient information, communicates changes or safety concerns to the healthcare team, and helps maintain a safe and organized patient-care environment. The role also involves assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; responding to patient and guest requests; and transporting items and equipment throughout the facility.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Complete one of the listed training or credential pathways: Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; State of Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant certification; State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse; graduate of an approved school of nursing; Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or medical personnel licensed outside the United States.
One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of the listed training pathways.
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, unless the applicant is a graduate of an approved school of nursing or has completed another training pathway listed in the training requirements.

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, oneself, 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.
Collect data and accurately document pertinent patient information according to 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 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.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

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, 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 day one.