Nursing Assistant Weekend Program Short Stay Unit

BHS • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a part-time weekend program position in the Short Stay Unit, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a 25% weekend differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential preferred.
• Six months of experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document reported height and weigh patients on admission, documenting the results.
• Turn and position patients every two hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.
• Assist and promote activity, ambulation, getting up in a chair, and other activities as ordered.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, including showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal care, catheter care, and oral care.
• Take and accurately record vital signs within established time frames.
• Perform hourly rounds consistently to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance reimbursement program.
• Paid time off available for use upon hire.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• 25% weekend differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED