Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - Float - Per Diem / Flex - 7P

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas • Beaumont, TX

73d

About The Position

The Unlicensed Nursing Assistant provides a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned patients. Performs patient care activities within limits of position--does NOT administer any medication or therapy; does NOT assume independent responsibility for any patient. The Unlicensed Nursing Assistant may also provide close observation of patients who are a risk to themselves or others either in person or via remote monitoring to assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment.

Requirements

• 6 months - 1 year related experience
• BLS Certification
• Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or transfer date

Responsibilities

• Provides designated and specified patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision, consultation and notification of a licensed nurse in accordance with physicians' orders and in conformance with approved patient care standards based on previously acquired nursing skills.
• Records graphics, intake and output, and ADL's in the computer and flow sheet accurately and implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
• Knowledgeable of the usual and stable baseline conditions (both physical and mental) of the specific patient population in which they are employed.
• Positions self in patient room at bedside or in front of the patient monitoring system to maintain constant visual observation of the patient.
• Institutes appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications.
• Reports objective relevant observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care-planning.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of patients.
• Utilizes equipment in the provision of patient care services safely and effectively.
• Assists in the cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and supplies used in the unit.

Benefits

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees