Nursing Assistant - Part-Time Telemetry Unit | PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 3rd shift on the 3GH telemetry/medical-surgical unit. This part-time role emphasizes direct patient care, hygiene, mobility, and positioning under RN supervision.

The position includes documenting vital signs, intake/output, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and procedures. KY Nurse Aide Certification and a high school diploma are required, with Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or completion of first year of Nursing program with clinical rotation validation.
• Basic Life Support is required; if not held, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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 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.
• Responds to patient needs and emergencies while providing compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs documentation

Mobility assistance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing program year 1 with clinical rotation

Tools

EKGs

Venipuncture

Blood glucose monitoring

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 3rd shift on the 3GH telemetry/medical-surgical unit. This part-time role emphasizes direct patient care, hygiene, mobility, and positioning under RN supervision.

The position includes documenting vital signs, intake/output, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and procedures. KY Nurse Aide Certification and a high school diploma are required, with Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.