Nurse Helper

About the organization

BayCare Health System is a major healthcare employer serving the Tampa Bay region. Its network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and a large physician group. Backed by more than 30,000 team members, the organization is guided by values centered on trust, dignity, respect, accountability, and high-quality clinical care.

Role overview

The Nurse Helper supports nursing staff in delivering patient care and works under the direction of the RN. This position is designed for day-to-day assistance in a clinical setting while following strict guidelines about what care-related tasks can and cannot be performed.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses with patient care duties as assigned under RN direction and within the scope of a Nurse Helper I role.
• Provide assistance only in ways that avoid direct contact with body fluids or devices containing body fluids, including items such as blood, urine, stool, saliva, dirty linens, emesis, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, drains, and used basins.

Required qualifications

Applicants must complete Basic Life Support certification within 30 days after joining, finish the standard WELLE® training, and complete the Nurse Helper training class before orientation on the nursing unit.

Preferred background

A high school diploma or GED is preferred for this role.

Benefits

This position includes access to health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match with an additional yearly contribution, annual performance reviews, team award bonuses, community discounts, and the opportunity to join a supportive care team.

Schedule and workplace details

This is a full-time, non-exempt role based at Mease Dunedin within BayCare Health System’s Emergency Service-MDH facility. The shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and falls under Shift 1 (day shift). Weekend coverage is every other weekend. The job does not require on-call work and is not a remote position.

Equal opportunity

BayCare states that it is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes veterans and disabled candidates.