Nurse Helper - 158947

Nurse Helper

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Nurse Helper Responsibilities:

• Assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care according to BayCare role specific responsibilities of a Nurse Helper I. Directed by the RN.
• Assist with patient care without encountering any body fluids (i.e., blood, urine, stool, saliva, dirty linens, emesis, etc.) or any devices that contain body fluids (such as but not limited to, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, drains, used basins, etc.).

Minimum Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• Standard WELLE training is required
• Must complete Nurse Helper training class prior to orientation on the nursing unit

Preferred Qualification:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent GED