Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for the 4th Floor Telemetry to support patient care under RN supervision.

You will document vital signs, assist with hygiene and mobility, and perform hourly rounds to ensure safety and patient satisfaction. Requires a high school diploma; BLS within 90 days; CNA preferred; six months hospital/long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient height and weight on admission.
• Turns and positions patients every 2 hours using proper body mechanics.
• Assists with activity and ambulation; helps patient up to a chair and supports mobility as ordered.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene including showering, bathing, shaving, and oral care.
• Takes and records vital signs accurately within the established time frame.
• Performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Vital signs observation

Hygiene assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (within 90 days)

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Telemetry

Part-Time 7p - 7a

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.