Nursing Assistant Short Stay Unit

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant for the Short Stay Unit in Elizabethtown, KY. The full-time night shift (7p–7a) provides age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision, focusing on safety, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs documentation.

Responsibilities include accurate measurements, hourly rounds, and assisting with activities, while meeting BLS requirements within 90 days of hire. Prior CNA experience is preferred; High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient height and weight on admission.
• Turns and positions patients every 2 hours.
• Assists patients with activity, ambulation, and chair/other activities.
• Assists with personal hygiene (showering, bathing, shaving, etc.).
• Takes and records vital signs accurately.
• Conducts hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - Short Stay Unit

Full-Time 7p - 7a

The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.
• Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.
• Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.
• Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.
• Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.
• Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.