3GH Ortho/Spine/Neuro/Tele- Nursing Assistant- Full Time Nightshift

Kyeatright; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the 3G&H telemetry unit on the night shift. You will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, and document data under RN supervision.

This role requires a High school diploma or GED and current KY Nurse Aide Certification; Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care duties including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
• Accurate vital signs collection and documentation.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort while supporting care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, input/output, weights, and labs.
• Performs delegated procedures such as glucose monitoring, EKGs, venipuncture.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and a safe patient-care environment.
• Responds to patient needs and emergencies with compassionate care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs documentation

Patient positioning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

3GH Ortho/Spine/Neuro/Tele- Nursing Assistant- Full Time Nightshift page is loaded## 3GH Ortho/Spine/Neuro/Tele- Nursing Assistant- Full Time Nightshiftlocations: Lexington, KYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26109174**Summary****Job Description:****Nursing Assistant**Full-Time, Night 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.**Requirements*** High school diploma or equivalent (GED)* Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation* Basic 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 Insurance* Life Insurance* Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* Identity Theft Protection* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support* Retirement with Company Match### *If 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.A network error caused the media download to fail part-way.