Nursing Assistant

Kyeatright; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Buyback

Compassionate Leave

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a full-time Day Shift on 4G, a 20-bed telemetry unit specializing in post-op CABG and cardiac care. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, assisting with hygiene, mobility, and comfort.

Responsibilities include vital signs, intake/output documentation, admissions/transfers, and delegated tasks such as glucose monitoring, EKGs, venipuncture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• KY Nurse Aide Certification or first-year nursing program with clinical rotation.
• Basic Life Support required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding and positioning.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, weights and specimens.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and procedures.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures such as glucose monitoring, EKGs and venipuncture.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and safe patient care environment; respond to needs and emergencies.

Skills

Vital signs

EKGs

Venipuncture

Patient care

Mobility support

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

First year nursing program with clinical rotation

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant### Nursing AssistantApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109572**Summary****Job Description:****Nursing Assistant** **Full-Time, Day Shift** **4G** 4G is a 20-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED, and PACU. 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* Life Insurance* Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* Identity Theft Protection* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire* 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### *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.