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

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Company-paid maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement Leave (including pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Assistant for the 3G/H telemetry/medical-surgical unit. The role supports RN staff with direct patient care, hygiene, mobility and daily activities while assisting with data collection and basic procedures on a busy unit.

Responsibilities include vitals, specimen handling, EKGs and venipuncture, along with admissions, transfers and discharges. Requires KY Nurse Aide Certification and a high school diploma; BLS must be obtained within 30

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or completion of first year of nursing program with clinical rotation validation.
• BLS certification required or to be completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 and discharges and with physician orders.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and a safe patient care environment.
• Respond to patient needs and emergencies with compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs documentation

EKG

Venipuncture

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Summary

Nursing Assistant Part-Time, First Shift 3G & H 3G/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.

Job Description

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.

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
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 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
• Identity Theft Protection
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

EEO Statement

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.

Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRMISSION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.

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