Nursing Assistant (PCT/HUC), 3E

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Maternity and paternity leave

Bereavement Leave (including pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing (PTO donor

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

5 days of PTO on hire

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Part-Time Nursing Assistant for the 3E telemetry unit in Lexington, KY. The role supports neurology and medical cardiology patients with direct patient care and routine duties under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, hygiene, mobility, charting, and assisting with admissions and transfers. BLS is required within 30 days if not already held; KY Nurse Aide Certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completion of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – must provide 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.
• Responds to patient needs and emergencies while providing compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

EKGs

Venipuncture

Admissions/discharges

Medical charting

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing program year 1 with clinical rotation

Job description

Job Description

Nursing Assistant

Part-Time, First Shift

3E is a 19-bed telemetry unit, specializing in neurology and medical cardiology patients. The staff on 3E care for patients who come to BHL for our Comprehensive Stoke Care Program and nurses on 3E have additional certifications and training to provide high qualitycare to our Stoke population. Patients are admitted from the ED, ICU or direct admits on this unit.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 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
• Identity Theft Protection
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.