Nursing Assistant - Telemetry

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.

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 and healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including 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

Job Summary

This full‑time, days position may qualify for a sign‑on bonus. Under the direction/supervision of an RN, you will provide basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients across a variety of units, including:

• General Nursing Units – patients age 15 years to maturity
• Special Care Areas – patients age 15 years through adult with high‑risk conditions
• Maternal Child Units – labor and delivery, newborn nursery
• Pediatric Units – neonate through age 18
• GI Lab Unit – toddlers (starting at 24 months) through adult
• Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit – adult patients and families
• Emergency Unit – patients of all ages, including pediatric and high‑risk adult care
• Surgical Services – patients from neonate to geriatric

Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and performs 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: 6 months in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
• Required certifications: BLS (American Heart Association or Military Training Network) and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (to be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer)

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.