Nursing Assistant II - Flexi - FT Days
About The Position
Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility in Jasper serving the diverse needs of its community with a range of services, including bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care, and urology. The Nursing Assistant II performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ daily care needs, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, documents patient information, and communicates relevant observations to the healthcare team.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting, except that no experience is required for graduates of an approved school of nursing or other training listed in the training requirements.
- One year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may substitute for completion of one of the listed training pathways.
- Completion of one of the following training or qualification 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs.
- Provide routine treatments and maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
- 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 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 rounding of patients.
- Provide service and care to patients, families, customers, and team members.
- Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by Orlando Health and unit-specific competencies.
- Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit.
- 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 punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
