Night-Shift Nursing Assistant – Progressive Care

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Progressive Care Unit on a full-time 7p–7a shift. The role includes cross-training to cover Unit Secretary duties and perform age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and BLS within 90 days of hire. CNA certification is preferred, with hospital or long-term care experience valued. Benefits are included and the team emphasizes clinical excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• CNA preferred.
• Six months hospital or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Perform hourly rounds to ensure patient safety.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Turn and position patients every 2 hours using proper body mechanics.
• Assist with ambulation, mobility, and activity as ordered.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Hourly rounds

Ambulation support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Progressive Care Unit on a full-time 7p–7a shift. The role includes cross-training to cover Unit Secretary duties and perform age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and BLS within 90 days of hire. CNA certification is preferred, with hospital or long-term care experience valued. Benefits are included and the team emphasizes clinical excellence and teamwork.