Nursing Assistant – Cardiac Care & Tuition Reimbursement

Kyeatright; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for full-time 1st shift on the 3 South Surgical Unit. You will work under RN supervision, provide direct patient care, and support unit operations in a fast-paced cardiac and post-operative environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, KY Nurse Aide Certification (or nursing program validation), and Basic Life Support with eligibility to complete if not on hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• KY Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of Nursing program with clinical validation.
• Basic Life Support required; certificate to be provided within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and expedites patient flow through evaluation, treatment, admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Monitors patient flow, identifies delays and barriers, and collaborates with leadership to adjust staffing and patient movement.
• Provides and oversees safe, evidence-based nursing care, including patient assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluation.
• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor while supporting staff education and professional development.
• Assists with daily unit operations, patient safety, and resolution of care concerns.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and participates in performance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention, safety standards, and emergency preparedness requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for full-time 1st shift on the 3 South Surgical Unit. You will work under RN supervision, provide direct patient care, and support unit operations in a fast-paced cardiac and post-operative environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, KY Nurse Aide Certification (or nursing program validation), and Basic Life Support with eligibility to complete if not on hire.