Nursing Assistant - Med Surg/Oncology

About the Role

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!

Responsibilities

Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence. Care is provided in various units, including General Nursing, Special Care, Maternal Child, GI Lab, Chemical Dependent, Psychiatric, Emergency, and Surgical Services.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Minimum: High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate or higher level Emergency Medical Technician program.
  • Preferred: Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting program.
• Experience: 2 years of clinical experience (Inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit)
• Certifications/Licensure:
  • Current Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Tech certification required
  • BLS – Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to position

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 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, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions. We aim to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.