Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health · Elizabeth

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Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - 3 North Tower Medical Surgical

Full-Time 7a - 7p

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.

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