Nursing Assistant

Baptist Healthcare SystemElizabethtown, KY
6d

About The Position

Nursing Assistant - 3 North Tower Medical Surgical Full-Time 7p - 7a The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents. Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics. Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered. Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care. Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame. Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.
  • Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.
  • Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.
  • Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.
  • Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.
  • Consistently performs hourly rounds 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 (includes pets)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with company match

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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