Nursing Assistant - Telemetry

About the role

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients across various units, including:

• General Nursing Units: Patients aged 15 years to maturity.
• Special Care Areas: High-risk patients aged 15 years through adult.
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery (pregnancy-related conditions), Nursery (newborns until discharge), and Pediatrics (neonate through age 18).
• GI Lab Unit: Patients from toddlers (age 24 months) through adult.
• Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units: Adult patients and families with a holistic approach to emotional health.
• Emergency Unit: Patients of all ages, with specialized care for pediatric and high-risk adult cases.
• Surgical Services: Patients from neonate to geriatric.

You will complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

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:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – 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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance, including:

• 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, and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About Us

Baptist Health System has over 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 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. Our goal is to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.