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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO upon hire

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a part-time Nursing Assistant for the 3G & H telemetry/medical-surgical unit. You will work on the third shift providing direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and charting.

The role requires a KY Nurse Aide Certification (or progress in nursing studies), a high school diploma, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Benefits include insurance, tuition reimbursement, leave policies, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• KY Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of nursing program with clinical validation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, positioning).
• Document vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens and other data.
• Perform delegated procedures (blood glucose, EKGs, venipuncture).
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and procedures.
• Handle clerical/unit coordination tasks (charts, physician orders).
• Maintain supplies, equipment and a safe care environment.
• Respond to patient needs and emergencies with compassionate care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs documentation

Patient positioning

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant

Part-Time, Third 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.