Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Being a nurse assistant 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.

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, Transcatheter 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! 

Education/Training: High school graduate or equivalent.   

One (1) year of nursing assistant work experience within the past five years may be substituted for completion of one of the below trainings: 

• Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant Program; or 

• State of Alabama Certified Nursing Assistant certification; or 

• State of Alabama Licensed Practical Nurse; or other trainings listed in training requirements 

Essential Functions 

• 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 and Orlando 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 health care 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 Orlando 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 and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. 

• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando 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. 

• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests. 

• 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.