Pre-Op Nursing Assistant II — Full-Time, Day Shift

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pre-OP Nursing Assistant for a Full-Time First Shift position in Surgical Services. The role focuses on preparing patients for surgery, basic care, and safe transport within the Pre-Op unit.

You will support clinicians, assist with routine tasks, and participate in unit activities to ensure safe, efficient patient flow. On-call coverage is required during weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completion of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
• BLS certification is required; if not held, obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in the provision of high quality, safe patient care.
• Provides basic physical care of the patient.
• Demonstrates safe patient transport with stretcher, wheelchair, and patient beds.
• Performs tasks and procedures as directed according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
• Actively participates in unit activities.
• Performs routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment and care of patients.
• On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holiday rotation.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

KY Nurse Aide Certification

First year of Nursing program with clinical rotation

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pre-OP Nursing Assistant for a Full-Time First Shift position in Surgical Services. The role focuses on preparing patients for surgery, basic care, and safe transport within the Pre-Op unit.

You will support clinicians, assist with routine tasks, and participate in unit activities to ensure safe, efficient patient flow. On-call coverage is required during weeknights, weekends, and holidays.