Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team.

Benefits

• 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 & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Responsibilities

• Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
• General Nursing Units care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Special Care Areas care for patients from age 15 years through adult with high‑risk conditions by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients with pregnancy‑related conditions, provided by staff clinically competent in maternity care.
• Nursery care includes care for newborns until discharge status by clinically competent staff.
• Pediatric staff provides care to patients from neonate through age eighteen.
• GI Lab Unit cares for toddlers (starting at 24 months) through adults by clinically competent staff.
• Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit care for adult patients and families with a holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Emergency Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric and high‑risk adult care.
• Surgical Services provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric.
• Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course.
• Preferred Experience: At least 6 months in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures.
• Required Courses/Completions: BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network; Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years of history caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care 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. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, you’ll find the same goal: to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.