Nursing Assistant- 3rd Shift positions

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit (2FG). Night shift opportunities are available; full-time and part-time roles may be offered based on unit needs. The 2F/G unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Under RN supervision, you will perform direct patient care and assist with routine nursing duties to support the care team and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or completion of first-year nursing school with validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to patients and families under RN guidance.
• Perform selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel.
• Assist with examination, treatment and overall patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (KY)

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant, Medical/Surgical,Telemetry(2FG)

Unit Overview:

2F/G is a dynamic 30-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with strong clinical outcomes and efficient throughput. This unit is a trusted destination for acute telemetry patients, providing continuous cardiac monitoring in a fast-paced, highly skilled environment.

Night Shift opportunities are available. Full-time and part-time positions may be available based on department needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and support services to patients and families. This role performs selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and overall care of patients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year clinical classes in nursing school and validation of a clinical consistent with level of education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain -BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

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

Please note: These benefits apply to Full-Time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours)

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.