Nursing Assistant
Job Description
Provide hands-on patient care in the 3 North Medical Surgical unit as CNA
Nursing Assistant – 3 North Tower Medical Surgical
The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Turn and position patients every 2 hours using proper body mechanics, Assist with ambulation and daily activities including transfers and egress, Assist patients with personal hygiene including showering, bathing, shaving, oral care, and perianal-care, Take and record vital signs within established time frames, Perform hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
