Nursing Assistant

BHS•Lexington, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Asst, Labor and Delivery Unit Description: Labor and Delivery is a high-risk specialized unit that provides care to pregnant individuals prior to and during labor, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period. This unit has 17 private birthing suites, 8 Triage/PACU beds, 4 OR Rooms, and a specialized Antepartum unit that provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies and post-partum diagnoses needing supportive care. Shift: Full-time, Nights Job Summary: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Patient Care Tech (PCT/HUC) provides direct patient care and related support. Performs selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist with Patient Needs
Personal Hygiene Support: Assist patients with bathing, dental care, grooming, and dressing while maintaining their dignity and privacy.
Toileting Assistance: Aid patients with bowel and bladder functions, ensuring they are not left unattended during bathroom assistance and documenting intake and output (I & O).
Nutritional and Mobility Support: Help patients with eating and drinking, serve meals, and assist in positioning for meals while ensuring proper body alignment during transfers and activities.
Perform Patient Care
Vital Signs and Documentation: Take and document vital signs, measure I & O, and assist in preparing patient histories and chart packs as delegated by nursing staff.
Procedure Preparation and Assistance: Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for medical procedures, and provide manual assistance as needed while ensuring adherence to hospital policies.
Direct Patient Care Tasks: Perform hygienic care, assist with feeding, and change dressings as delegated, all while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
Participate in Responsibilities of Unit
Housekeeping and Supply Management: Complete assigned housekeeping duties, replenish and rotate supplies, and run errands as necessary to support unit operations.
Emergency Response and Quality Improvement: Respond to emergency codes and actively participate in quality improvement activities, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
Safety Training and Compliance: Attend required safety training programs, understand responsibilities related to safety protocols, and collect and document specimens for laboratory analysis.