Nursing Assistant II Mother Baby Fulltime Days

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant II Mother Baby performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital. The role supports patients with personal care and daily needs, helps maintain a safe and organized care environment, collects and documents patient information, and communicates patient condition changes and safety concerns to the RN or other members of the healthcare team. The position also supports unit operations by responding to calls and requests, assisting with patient transitions, and transporting items throughout the facility.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of one of the following trainings or qualifications: 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 trainings or qualifications.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting.

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, and follow standard precautions and handwashing practices.
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.
Collect data and accurately document pertinent patient information according to Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
Recognize and communicate relevant information and safety concerns about patients’ conditions 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 assigned tasks and unit-specific skills.
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.
Support and participate in planned changes and 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, and complete mandatory training.
Provide appropriate care based on growth and development across the life span, assessing patient data and identifying age-specific needs.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.