Nursing Assistant II FT AM Acute Medical Unit

Baptist Health • Talladega, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital in Talladega, Alabama, is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant II for its Acute Medical Unit. The role is scheduled 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and requires every-other-weekend work. The Nursing Assistant II performs patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. The position serves patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment and works alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals. Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed medical and surgical hospital and part of the Orlando Health system of care.

The role provides support with patients’ hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutrition; records vital signs and intake and output; documents patient information; and communicates changes or safety concerns to the healthcare team. It also involves maintaining a safe and clean patient environment, helping with admissions, transfers, and discharges, responding to calls and requests, and transporting items and equipment throughout the facility. The position requires current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification and the stated education, training, or experience qualifications.

The employer describes a supportive and collaborative team culture, career growth and development opportunities, and meaningful connections with patients and families. Benefits are stated to begin on day one.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting; no experience is required for graduates of an approved school of nursing or people with other training listed in the training requirements.
• Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Meet the required training or credential qualification through 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; service as a Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; or applicable licensure for 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 or credential pathways.

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 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 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, 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 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 life span and patient age-specific needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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, including 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.
• Benefits start on day one.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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