Nursing Asst

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a Nursing Assistant for 1st shift on 5B. You will provide essential direct patient care and support under RN supervision, including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and documentation.

The role requires a KY Nurse Aide Certification (or nursing program progress) and a current BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Part-time benefits apply to this position.

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: must provide within 30 days of hire if not already present.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, feeding, and positioning.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other data.
• Perform delegated procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY Nurse Aide Certification

Tools

Blood glucose monitoring

EKG

Venipuncture

Job description

## Nursing AsstApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R26105339**Summary****Job Description:**Job Description**Nursing Assistant, 5B****Full-time, 1st Shift****Unit Description**5B is a 22-bed medical/surgical unit specializing in women’s care, oncology, gynecology, and palliative/hospice care. The unit also cares for patients receiving chemotherapy. In addition, 5B provides post-operative care for plastic surgery and general surgery patients.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 hireJob Description**BENEFITS:**-Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance -Life Insurance -Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance -Identity Theft Protection -Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually -Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave -5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire -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*Please note: These benefits apply to Full-Time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours)*### *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!*