Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant (PRN, 1st Shift) for 3 North Surgical. You will provide direct patient care, monitor vitals, and assist with admissions and procedures in a 36-bed unit. Certification or nursing program validation is required, with BLS due within 30 days of hire.

Join a team delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a safe, well-equipped environment across shifts and patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• KY Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of Nursing program with clinical validation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) to be completed within 30 days of hire if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding and positioning.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights and specimens.
• Performs delegated procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs and venipuncture.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges and procedures.
• Maintains charts, physician orders and unit coordination duties.
• Maintains supplies, equipment and a safe patient care environment.
• Responds to patient needs and emergencies with compassionate care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification or nursing program year 1 with clinical rotation

Tools

Blood glucose monitoring

EKG

Venipuncture

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant

PRN, 1 st Shift

3 North | Corbin, Ky

Corbin 3 North Surgical is a 36-bed medical-surgical unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses. We offer compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the continuum of recovery. Our team specializes in post-operative management, medical stabilization, and ongoing treatment of acute and chronic conditions. 3. North Surgical is committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated care that supports safe healing, patient education, and optimal outcomes for every individual we serve.

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:

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.