Nursing Assistant

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

Nursing Assistant### Nursing AssistantApply: Elizabethtown, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109052**Summary****Job Description:****Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit****Full-Time 7p - 7a****Will be required to cover duties as a Unit Secretary and undergo cross-training.** The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.* Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.* Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.* Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.* Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.* Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.* Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction. **Requirements:*** High school diploma or equivalent (GED).* Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. **Preferred Qualifications:*** Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.* Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred. **Benefits:*** Tuition Assistance reimbursement program* Paid Time Off available for use upon hire* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* Employee Assistance Program* Retirement plans with company match### *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.