Nursing Assistant - Cardiac- FT nights

About the role

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients across various units, ensuring compassionate and competent support.

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Patient care areas

• General Nursing Units: Care for patients aged 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Special Care Areas: Care for patients aged 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Maternal Child Units:
  • Labor and Delivery: Care for patients with pregnancy-related conditions by staff clinically competent in maternity care.
  • Nursery: Care for newborns until discharge by clinically competent staff.
  • Pediatric: Care for patients from neonate through age 18 by clinically competent staff.
• GI Lab Unit: Care for patients from toddlers (beginning at 24 months) through adults by clinically competent staff.
• Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units: Care for adult patients and families with a holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Emergency Unit: Provide care to patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric and high-risk adult care.
• Surgical Services: Provide care to patients from neonate to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring a positive healthcare experience.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and employment status.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare, and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto, and home insurance.

About the organization

Baptist Health System has over 120 years of history caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children’s hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Our goal is to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.