Nursing Assistant
West Palm Beach, Florida
The Nursing Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient, and is cross trained to Unit Associate. St. Mary's Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Nights Job Shift: Nights
- Unit and setting
- Hospital
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Experience: None
- Certification
- BLS/CPR (American Heart Association) BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
- Certification
- CPI (Crisis Intervention) (60 days)
- Also asks
- High school diploma or GED Required: High school diploma or GED.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $6,000
- Bonus
- Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus paid over 24 months Up to $6,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.qualified candidates
- Eligibility
- Eligibility set by location and employment status Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
- BenefitsHealth savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsVoluntary benefits: pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Provides direct observation of patient Provides direct observation of patient.
- Day to day
- Reduces patient risk for falls Reduces patient risk for falls.
- Day to day
- Demonstrates appropriate working behaviors while sitting in patient room Demonstrates appropriate working behaviors while sitting in patient room.
- Day to day
- Assists with maintenance of a safe and clean unit environment Assists with maintenance of a safe and clean unit environment.
- Day to day
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Cross-training
- Cross-trained to Unit Associate is cross trained to Unit Associate
- Details
- 420-bed acute care hospital St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach.
The workplace
St. Mary's Medical Center is a faith-based hospital located in West Palm Beach, Florida, operating as part of the Trinity Health system. The organization is rooted in Christian values and describes its motivating force as 'the love of Christ,' with…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on St. Mary's Medical Center’s careers page.
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Overview
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 youre 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!
At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- 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 & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include 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
Job Shift: Nights
Job Type: Full Time
Up to $6,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.
The Nursing Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient, and is cross trained to Unit Associate. Assists with maintenance of a safe and clean unit environment. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct observation of patient.
- Reduces patient risk for falls.
- Maintains a Safe Environment
- Demonstrates appropriate working behaviors while sitting in patient room.
- Patient Privacy
- Quality Assurance, Safety, Infection Control and professional growth.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: High school diploma or GED.
Experience
- None
License
- None
Certifications
- BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
- CPI (Crisis Intervention) (60 days)
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Organization Description
St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years. SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU.
Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties.
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What's around it?
West Palm Beach, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,772/mo
- Household income
- $73,446/yr, all local households, not nurse pay