Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

PTO Sell Back

Bereavement leave

Compassionate leave

Employee support fund

Retirement with company match

Identity theft protection

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for Day shift in the 2A ICU. You will provide direct patient care, assist with admissions/discharges, and support the nursing team with routine tasks in a high-acuity medical ICU setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, monitoring, and basic procedures such as glucose testing and venipuncture, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year nursing program with rotation validation.
• BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding and positioning.
• Record vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens and other data.
• Perform delegated procedures like blood glucose monitoring, EKGs and venipuncture.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Handle clerical/unit coordination tasks and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs documentation

EKG

Venipuncture

Admissions/transfers

Clerical tasks

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

First year of Nursing program with clinical rotation

Tools

BLS / CPR

Job description

Nursing Assistant### Nursing AssistantApply: Lexington, KY: Part time: Posted Today: R26109444**Summary****Job Description:****Job Description****Nursing Assistant** **Part-Time, Days Shift** **2A ICU** 2A ICU is a 21-bed medical/surgical ICU serving high acuity medical ICU patients. The unit population is cardiac interventions, SARS, Cardiogenic shock, Rotoprone, Post-partum critical care patients and complex care ICU patients, most of which have a medical or cardiac diagnosis. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. **Job Description:** * Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.* Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.* Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.* Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.* Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.* Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.* Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care. **Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent (GED)* Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation* Basic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already. **Benefits:** * Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support* Retirement with Company Match* Identity Theft Protection* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire### *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.