Nursing Assistant

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit

Full-Time 7p - 7a

Will be required to cover duties as a Unit Secretary and undergo cross-training.

The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.

Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.

Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.

Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.

Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.

Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.

Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Benefits:

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26106864