Nursing Assistant Float Pool — Day/Night Shifts

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join our team in Kentucky. This full-time role involves day and night shifts, providing essential direct patient care and support under the supervision of RNs and licensed staff.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, transfers, and routine procedures such as glucose monitoring and EKGs. A CNA in Kentucky or completion of nursing coursework with clinical rotation is required, along with BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA/CNA) required or completion of first year of a nursing program with clinical rotation validation.
• Basic Life Support certification to be completed within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, toileting, feeding, positioning, and mobility assistance.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and ambulation.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures, including blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care and procedures.
• Document patient care and report changes or concerns to nursing staff.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and responsive patient care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Mobility assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA/CNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Job description

Baptist Health is looking for a Nursing Assistant to join our team in Kentucky. This full-time role involves day and night shifts, providing essential direct patient care and support under the supervision of RNs and licensed staff.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, transfers, and routine procedures such as glucose monitoring and EKGs. A CNA in Kentucky or completion of nursing coursework with clinical rotation is required, along with BLS within 30 days of hire.