Nursing Assistant Weekend Program Short Stay Unit

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

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 covers 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 25% weekend differential, supporting patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, turning and positioning every two hours, helping patients with hygiene, and documenting observations to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Six months of hospital or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs within established time frame.
• Perform hourly rounds to ensure patient safety.
• Turn and position patients every 2 hours.
• Assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Promote mobility and ambulation in chair or bed as ordered.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient rounds

Ambulation support

Hygiene assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification within 90 days

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Nursing Assistant Weekend Program - Short Stay UnitPart-Time 7a - 7p25% Weekend DifferentialThe 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 programPaid Time Off available for use upon hireCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveBereavement Leave (includes pets)Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement plans with company matchIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.