Nursing Assistant II Emergency Room PRN

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II provides patient care in the Emergency Room under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ personal care and clinical needs, helps maintain a safe and organized environment, collects and documents patient information, and communicates patient condition changes and safety concerns to the healthcare team. This PRN position is at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, a 252-bed acute care facility in Alabaster, Alabama. The hospital describes its setting as welcoming and fast-paced and highlights advanced clinical services and technology. Baptist Health states that benefits begin on day one and advertises competitive pay and a benefits package.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant program, State of Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant certification, State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse credential, graduation from an approved school of nursing, qualification as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic, or medical personnel licensure 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 or qualification pathways.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting; this is not required for graduates of an approved school of nursing or candidates with other training listed in the training requirements.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

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 admission, transfer, and discharge.
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 policies and guidelines.
Recognize and communicate relevant information and safety concerns about patient condition 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 tasks and skills defined by Baptist Health and unit-specific competencies.
Receive and process incoming phone calls, patient call lights, patient calls, and guest requests.
Transport and deliver items, equipment, blood products, and medications throughout the facility, excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Support and participate in planned changes and assigned nursing performance-improvement activities.
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.
Apply knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the lifespan and patients’ age-specific needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid time off, up to five weeks to start
Life insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
Car insurance
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt