Telemetry - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) SRNA Certified

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Telemetry on a Full-Time 3rd Shift in Richmond, KY. The role supports Tele 4 (10-bed) and Tele 3 (22-bed) telemetry units, providing direct patient care under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates maintain Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification, have HS diploma, and demonstrate empathy, teamwork, and clear communication to ensure high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first year of nursing program with clinical rotation validation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed team member.
• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Record intake and output and report changes to the nurse.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain clean and safe patient rooms/environments.
• Communicate patient needs to the nursing staff and help set priorities for care.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification

First year nursing program

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry

FULL TIME 3RD SHIFT

Tele 4 is a 10-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Tele 3 is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

State Registered Nurse Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care. The CNA provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork are the hallmarks of the PCT-nurse-patient relationship.

• Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:
  • Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
  • Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
  • Records patient intake and output (I & O).
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Changes and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure. o Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.
  • Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
• Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient's nurse. * Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.

Requirements:

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• 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 annuallyCompany 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.