Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/PCT

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care. This part-time position on the 3rd shift allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by assisting with personal hygiene, communication, and overall support. The ideal candidate will possess empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. Enjoy a supportive environment that values clinical excellence and innovation, along with benefits like tuition assistance and paid leave. Apply now to be part of a growing family dedicated to healthcare excellence!

Benefits

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Qualifications

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of Nursing program.
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal hygiene activities and records patient intake.
• Communicates patient information to the nurse and sets priorities for care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Telemetry/Med Surg - Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Part Time - 3rd Shift

Certified Nursing Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care. The CNA provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork are the hallmarks of the PCT-nurse-patient relationship.

• Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:
  • Assists patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
  • Assists patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity. o Records patient intake and output (I & O).
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Changes and transports soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure. o Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.
  • Assists patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
• Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient's nurse. * Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.

Requirements:

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• 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

If 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.