Nursing Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System•Corbin, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another licensed care team member to provide direct patient care and related support. The role performs selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel with the examination, treatment, and care of patients. The position is on 3 North Surgical, a 36-bed medical-surgical unit in Corbin, Kentucky. The unit provides patient-centered care for a range of medical and surgical diagnoses, including post-operative management, medical stabilization, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Its focus includes coordinated care, safe healing, patient education, and optimal outcomes.

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 who do not already have it have 30 days from their hire date to provide proof of completion.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.
Perform delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
Perform clerical and unit coordination duties, including maintaining patient charts and physician orders.
Maintain supplies and equipment and help ensure a safe patient care environment.
Respond to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.