Nursing Assistant PRN

Baptist Health; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a PRN Nursing Assistant for the 4H telemetry unit. This 20-bed unit cares for post-op CABG, cardiac surgery, and vascular patients; you will support the RN team with basic nursing procedures and patient care during day shifts.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision and assisting with examinations and treatments. High school diploma required; Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification and a letter verifying first-year clinicals are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or first-year nursing program with clinical validation.
• Letter from school confirming completion of first-year clinicals.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures.
• Assists medical and nursing personnel in examination, treatment, and care of patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team support

Education

High School Diploma

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

## Nursing Assistant PRNApply: Lexington, KY: Part time: Posted Today: R26106691**Summary****Job Description:****Unit Description:**4H is a 20 bed telemetry unit, with 3 beds admitting progressive care populations (PCU). This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, valve replacement/repair, vascular surgeries, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED, and PACU.**Shift:**PRN, Days**Job Description:**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.* Performs routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.**Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:*** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.* Must provide a letter from their school verifying the completion of their first year clinicals.* 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:*** Preventive Plan* Retirement Plans* Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*