Baptist Health·Alabaster, Alabama
Provides general patient care including hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs under the supervision of licensed nurses. Responsible for recording vital signs, documenting patient information, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical environment.
Facility: Baptist Health SHelby Hospital Location: Alabaster, AL Shift: 7p-7a Being a Nursing Assistant II 3E Medical/Surgical is more than just a job — it's a calling. It’s about making a real difference in people’s lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day. Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL! At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more. Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish! A Brief OverviewPerforms general patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
What you will do Assists patient with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health specific policies and guidelines Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and unit specific competencies Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility May have limited access to areas storing medications Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy Completes all mandatory training Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
High School Graduate or equivalent Required None Required Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
