Nursing Assistant - Sitter

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.
Maternity 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.
Gastrointestinal 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. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 6 months in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
• REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network 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!

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