Nursing Assistant Weekend Program Short Stay Unit

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part 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 in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Weekend Program on the Short Stay Unit. This part-time role runs from 7p to 7a with 15% shift differential and an additional 25% weekend differential. You will assist with patient care under RN supervision and contribute to patient safety and comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and BLS within 90 days of hire. CNA preferred; prior hospital or long-term care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient height and weight on admission.
• Turns and positions patients every 2 hours using proper body mechanics.
• Assists and promotes activity and ambulation; helps patients into chairs and with other activities as ordered.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene including showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter and oral care.
• Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frames.
• Conducts hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant Weekend Program - Short Stay Unit

Part-Time 7p - 7a

15% Shift Differential

25% Weekend Differential

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.