Nursing Assistant, Short Stay Unit (7p-7a) | Benefits

Kyeatright; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant for the Short Stay Unit on a full-time night shift (7p–7a). You will support RN-directed care, document measurements, assist with activities, hygiene, mobility, and perform hourly safety rounds to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and CNA experience is preferred. Join a team committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document height and weight on admission.
• Turn and position patients every 2 hours.
• Assist with activity, ambulation, and transfers as ordered.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene (showering, bathing, shaving, oral care).
• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Conduct hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Ambulation assistance

Hourly rounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant for the Short Stay Unit on a full-time night shift (7p–7a). You will support RN-directed care, document measurements, assist with activities, hygiene, mobility, and perform hourly safety rounds to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and CNA experience is preferred. Join a team committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.