Nursing Assistant

Position Summary Baptist Health Citizens Hosptial Talladega, AL Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time Nights 7p-7A Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed medical and surgical facility located in Talladega, Alabama. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including diagnostic imaging, digestive health care, orthopedics, sleep medicine and surgical services. The hospital’s dedicated sleep disorder center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the gold standard for sleep care. Baptist Health Citizens is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE Our Acute Medical/Surgical Unit is growing, and we're looking for compassionate caregivers to join our team! You’ll work alongside a supportive leadership team and dedicated healthcare professionals while caring for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. What You’ll Love About Our Team Supportive & Collaborative Culture Career Growth & Development Opportunities Meaningful Connections with Patients & Families Opportunity to Make an Impact Every Day A Brief Overview Performs patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse Responsibilities What you will do Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs. Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment. Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team. Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality. Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed. Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health specific policies and guidelines. Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team. Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients. Provides exceptional service and or care for all patients, families, customers, and team members. Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and unit specific competencies. Maintains a clean, neat, safe, and organized nursing unit. Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights, and guest requests. Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. May have limited access to areas storing medications. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures. Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes. Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently. Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests. Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy. Completes all mandatory training. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we’re the right company for you. Section 1557 Non-Discrimination The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116. Qualifications Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may be substituted for completion of one of the below trainings: Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or State of Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse; or Graduate of an approved school of nursing; or Medical Corpsman, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or Medical personnel licensed outside the United States Licensure/Certification. One (1) year of experience within the past five years in a relevant healthcare setting. No experience required for graduates of an approved school of nursing, or other training listed in training requirements. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr