Nursing Assistant- Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is actively seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Day Shift on the 2FG Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit in Lexington, KY. Under RN supervision, you will deliver direct patient care and assist with essential nursing tasks.

The role emphasizes helping with daily activities, monitoring patients, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes on a busy telemetry floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or completion of first-year nursing classes and validation.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing procedures.
• Support nursing staff in examinations, treatments, and ongoing care on a telemetry unit.

Skills

Nurse aide care

Patient care

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Assistant- Day Shift### Nursing Assistant- Day ShiftApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26108847**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. **Day 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)*### *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.