Nursing Assistant – Ortho/Neuro/Tele, 1st Shift

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a Full-Time, First Shift on the 3G & H telemetry/medical-surgical unit. The 3G/H unit specializes in orthopedic, neuro/spine, stroke and general cardiac telemetry patient care, receiving transfers from PACU and ED as well as direct admissions from MD offices.

You will provide direct patient care, assist with hygiene and mobility, document vital signs, and support nursing staff in admissions, transfers and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a Full-Time, First Shift on the 3G & H telemetry/medical-surgical unit. The 3G/H unit specializes in orthopedic, neuro/spine, stroke and general cardiac telemetry patient care, receiving transfers from PACU and ED as well as direct admissions from MD offices.

You will provide direct patient care, assist with hygiene and mobility, document vital signs, and support nursing staff in admissions, transfers and procedures.