Nursing Asst

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the 3rd shift on the 3GH telemetry/medical-surgical unit. This part-time role emphasizes direct patient care, hygiene, mobility, and positioning under RN supervision.

The position includes documenting vital signs, intake/output, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and procedures. KY Nurse Aide Certification and a high school diploma are required, with Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or completion of first year of Nursing program with clinical rotation validation.
• Basic Life Support is required; if not held, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.
• Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
• Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
• Responds to patient needs and emergencies while providing compassionate, respectful care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs documentation

Mobility assistance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing program year 1 with clinical rotation

Tools

EKGs

Venipuncture

Blood glucose monitoring

Job description

## Nursing AsstApply: Lexington, KY: Part time: Posted Today: R26105407**Summary****Job Description:****Nursing Assistant, 3GH**Part-Time, 3rd Shift**Unit Overview:**3G/H is a 37-bed telemetry/medical surgical unit specializing in but not limited to orthopedic/neuro/spine patients. The unit serves as a secondary stroke unit as well as general cardiac/telemetry patients. The patients are transferred from PACU, ED, interventional areas, and direct admissions from MD offices.Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.**Job Description:*** Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.* Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.* Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.* Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.* Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.* Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.* Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.**Requirements*** High school diploma or equivalent (GED)* Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation* 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: Part-Time 24 weekly hours (0.6 FTE) - 31.99 weekly hours (0.8FTE)*** Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support* Retirement with Company Match* Identity Theft Protection* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire### *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!*