Nursing Assistant

BHS•Corbin, KY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Corbin 3 North Surgical is a 36-bed medical-surgical unit providing comprehensive care to patients with a range of medical and surgical diagnoses. The unit provides patient-centered care across recovery, specializing in post-operative management, medical stabilization, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Its coordinated care supports safe healing, patient education, and positive outcomes. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties that assist medical and nursing personnel in examining, treating, and caring for patients. The role is PRN on the first shift at 3 North in Corbin, Kentucky.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completion of the first year of a Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
Basic Life Support certification; applicants without it have 30 days from their hire date to provide proof of completion.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and 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 handling patient charts and physician orders.
Maintains supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.