Patient Care Apprentice - Graduate Nurse Welcome

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. This 0.9 FTE role requires attending to patient needs, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the care team to improve the patient experience.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, orienting them to routines, documenting progress in the EMR, and supporting nursing staff with routine tasks while maintaining a patient-centered approach in a high-demand hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and orient new patients to the hospital environment.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care and safety.
• Document patient progress in the EMR.
• Provide ongoing communication with care team through updates.
• Support patient transport and meal/diet order processes as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Owensboro Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. This 0.9 FTE role requires attending to patient needs, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the care team to improve the patient experience.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, orienting them to routines, documenting progress in the EMR, and supporting nursing staff with routine tasks while maintaining a patient-centered approach in a high-demand hospital setting.