Nursing Assistant (Part-Time) – Telemetry Care

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000/yr

Company paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO Donor

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days PTO upon hire

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a Part-Time, First Shift on 3G & H. The 37-bed telemetry/medical surgical unit cares for orthopedic, neuro, and spine patients, with stroke, cardiac, and telemetry duties supporting a licensed team.

Under RN direction, you will assist with basic care, monitor vital signs, and document care while maintaining a compassionate, safe environment for patients and families in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or start of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire if not already held.

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.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Hygiene and mobility care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a Part-Time, First Shift on 3G & H. The 37-bed telemetry/medical surgical unit cares for orthopedic, neuro, and spine patients, with stroke, cardiac, and telemetry duties supporting a licensed team.

Under RN direction, you will assist with basic care, monitor vital signs, and document care while maintaining a compassionate, safe environment for patients and families in a busy hospital setting.