Nursing Assistant II 2 Medical FT Nights

Baptist Health•Homewood, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, the Nursing Assistant II provides general patient care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and part of the Orlando Health system of care. This position works three 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, and works every third weekend. The role supports patient care and safety, documentation, communication with the healthcare team, and the operation of a clean, organized nursing unit.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
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 posting.
Completion of one of the following training or credential pathways, with one year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years permitted as a substitute: 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.
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.
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 patient condition to the RN or 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.
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 reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.