Nursing Assistant Part Time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant to support nursing staff in providing quality care for patients. The role involves performing basic physical care, assisting patients with nutritional needs, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent; CNA certification and BLS certification are preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. Join a team that values patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic physical care.
• Assists the patient with meeting nutritional needs.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient according to policy.

Skills

Basic physical care

Nutritional support

Safety protocols

Assisting with activities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Baptist Health Louisville has eight Telemetry/Medical‑Surgical units in the main hospital. Each unit consists of 21 private rooms. The staff provides intermediate-level care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of different medical diagnoses. Each unit fosters teamwork that allows the nurse to function successfully in meeting the needs of our patients. All of the units provide high-level, fast-paced, patient and family‑centered care. ACLS is required for all staff. New graduates are welcome on each of the Telemetry units.

Job Summary

The Nurse Assistant assists the nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients. All functions must be within the scope of training and instruction received and are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides basic physical care.
• Assists the patient with meeting nutritional needs.
• Assists patients with activity as designated.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient according to policy and procedure.
• Performs and documents appropriate procedures according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Participates in responsibilities of the unit.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA preferred.
• BLS required.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.