Nursing Assistant - Same Day Surgery/ PACU

Job Summary

Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients
General Nursing Units cares for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.
Special Care Areas cares 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 who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically competent in maternity care.
Nursery care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff.
Pediatric clinically competent staff provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen.
GI Lab Unit cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult by clinically competent staff.
Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit cares for adult patients and family with 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.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 6 months in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: None specified

Required Certifications/Licenses

• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: None specified
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: None specified

Required Courses/Completions

• MUST HAVE ACTIVE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ON HIRE (ARC or AHA)
• MUST HAVE AHA HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BLS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE
• NON-VIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION OBTAINED WITH 60 DAYS OF HIRE OR TRANSFER TO POSITION

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens 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, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Employment Practices

• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship
• Participates in the E-Verify program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.