3GH Ortho/Spine/Neuro/Tele- Nursing Assistant- Full-time Dayshift

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation/Compassionate Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a full-time, first-shift role on a 37-bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, and routine care, while documenting vitals and patient data to support RN-led care.

You will perform delegated procedures such as glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. A strong safety mindset and compassionate bedside manner are essential.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent
• KY Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of nursing program with validated clinical rotation
• Basic Life Support certification (within 30 days if not already held)

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
• Perform clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
• Respond to patient needs and emergencies with compassionate care.

Conoscenze

Vital signs documentation

Direct patient care

Emergency response

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing program (first year) with clinical rotation validation

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Descrizione del lavoro

SummaryJob Description:Nursing AssistantFull-Time, First Shift3G & H3G/H is a 37-bed telemetry/medical surgical unit specializing in but not limited to orthopedic/neuro/spine patients. The unit serves as a secondary stroke unit as well as general cardiac/telemetry patients. The patients are transferred from PACU, ED, interventional areas, and direct admissions from MD offices.Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.Job Description:Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED)Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotationBasic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already.Benefits:Health, Vision, Dental and Pet InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial supportRetirement with Company MatchIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.