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

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000/yr

Company paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO Donor

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a Part-Time, First Shift on 3G & H. The 37-bed telemetry/medical surgical unit cares for orthopedic, neuro, and spine patients, with stroke, cardiac, and telemetry duties supporting a licensed team.

Under RN direction, you will assist with basic care, monitor vital signs, and document care while maintaining a compassionate, safe environment for patients and families in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or start of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
• 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.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Hygiene and mobility care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Summary

Job Description: 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.

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
• 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.