Night Shift Nursing Assistant - Compassionate Care & Tuition Reimbursement

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

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.