Nursing Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Healthcare System in Kentucky is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Progressive Care Unit on a part-time schedule (7a–7p). The role includes cross-training to assist as a Unit Secretary under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will perform essential patient-care tasks, take vitals, assist with hygiene, and ensure safety with hourly rounds. A HS diploma or GED is required; BLS within 90 days of hire; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit.
• Record and document vital signs and patient information.
• Turn and position patients every 2 hours; assist with ambulation and daily activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Cross-train to support Unit Secretary duties as needed.
• Conduct hourly rounds to promote patient safety and satisfaction.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit

Job Description

Part-Time 7a - 7p

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.