Float Pool Nursing Assistant - PTO + Tuition Reimbursement

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days Paid Time Off upon hire

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO Donor

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Float Pool in Lexington, KY. This full-time, day-shift role supports direct patient care across departments under RN supervision, performing essential tasks to assist in examination, treatment, and ongoing care.

You will help with hygiene, mobility, transfers, and routine nursing duties, while documenting patient status and changes. The position emphasizes compassionate, respectful care and teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA, CNA) or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program with clinical validation.
• Basic Life Support must be completed within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, positioning, and mobility assistance.
• Assists with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and ambulation.
• Performs delegated clinical procedures, including blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care and procedures.
• Documents patient care and reports changes or concerns to nursing staff.
• Provides compassionate, respectful, and responsive patient care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA, CNA) or first year of Nursing program

Basic Life Support (within 30 days of hire)

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Float Pool in Lexington, KY. This full-time, day-shift role supports direct patient care across departments under RN supervision, performing essential tasks to assist in examination, treatment, and ongoing care.

You will help with hygiene, mobility, transfers, and routine nursing duties, while documenting patient status and changes. The position emphasizes compassionate, respectful care and teamwork in a dynamic hospital setting.