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

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insur.

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO Donat

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days of PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Assistant for our 37-bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit (First Shift). You will provide direct patient care, assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and positioning, and help ensure a compassionate, high-quality care environment.

Under the direction of an RN, you will obtain and document vital signs and intake/output, perform delegated tasks such as glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture, and assist with admissions, discharges,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or completion of first year nursing program with rotation validation.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification or successful completion of first year of nursing program with rotation validation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
• Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood glucose monitoring

EKG

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma or GED

First year nursing program with clinical rotation validation

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Nursing AssistantPart-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 InsuranceTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveBereavement 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 MatchIdentity Theft Protection5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireIf 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.