Nursing Assistant PACU

bhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back Program

PTO Donation

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the PACU on first shift. The role focuses on immediate post-anesthesia care, patient safety, and comfort during early recovery.

You will assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and discharge preparations, under nursing supervision, and participate in timely charting and patient positioning. On-call coverage rotates weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or completion of first year of nursing program with clinical validation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients after recovery.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Record intake and output and monitor patient progress.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and hydration as needed.
• Support transfers and discharge planning under nursing direction.
• Escort patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Summary

Nursing Assistant PACU Full Time I First Shift PACU I Lexington, KY

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.

Description Nursing Assistant (PACU):

• Transports patients after recovery.
• Assists patients in personal hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
• Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity and recording I & O. Does not leave patient unattended when out of bed for bathroom assistance.
• Assists patients in dressing and undressing while providing dignity and privacy.
• Assist patients by lifting them manually or by mechanical lifts as needed as directed by the nurse.
• Assist patients with eating and drinking and nutritional needs.
• Assist in transferring and discharging patients as required.
• Assist patients in positioning for meals including cleaning hands of patients
• Assists with serving meals and feeding patients as necessary
• Offers supplemental feeding/snacks
• Provides patient with fresh ice and drinking water per policy
• Documents input on chart at least every two hours
• Turns patients every two hours and/or as indicated as directed by the Nurse
• Maintains proper body alignment while performing patient transfer and activities
• Escorts patients during admission, transfer, and discharge as requested
• Assists with ambulation, up in chair, or other activities
• Verifies patient's limitations, restrictions, and plan for mobility with Nurse prior to initiation of patient care.
• On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holidays picked by rotation.

Requirements Nursing Assistant (PACU):

• High School Diploma and/or Equivalent.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
• 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.