Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is hiring a part-time Nursing Assistant for the 4th Floor Telemetry to provide age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision. The role includes turning patients every 2 hours, assisting with hygiene and activities, and performing routine vital signs and rounds.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; BLS within 90 days and CNA preferred. The position supports a patient-focused, team-driven environment with opportunities for growth and ongoing training in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Turns and positions patients every 2 hours.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Takes and records vital signs accurately.
• Conducts hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Documents height and weight on admission.

Skills

BLS within 90 days

Patient care basics

Vital signs monitoring

Hourly rounding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Job description

## Nursing AssistantApply: Elizabethtown, KY: Part time: Posted Today: R26106705**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### *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!*