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

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO/Leave policies

Bereavement Leave (pets)

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days of Paid Time Off on hire

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for the 3G & H telemetry/medical‑surgical unit. The role supports RN staff with direct patient care during night shifts in a 37-bed unit that handles orthopedic/neuro/spine patients and acts as a secondary stroke unit.

The position requires a KY Nurse Aide certification or completion of year‑one nursing coursework with clinical validation, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Excellent teamwork and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• KY Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of Nursing program with clinical rotation.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire if not already completed.

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

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Admissions & discharges

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification or nursing program year 1 with clinical rotation

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant

Part-Time, Night 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.