3GH Ortho/Spine/Neuro/Tele- Nursing Assistant- Full Time Nightshift

BHS • Lexington, KY

7d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works on 3G/H, a 37-bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit specializing in orthopedic, neuro, and spine patients. The unit also serves as a secondary stroke unit and cares for general cardiac/telemetry patients. Patients are admitted from PACU, the ED, interventional areas, and directly from physicians’ offices.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in examining, treating, and caring for patients. The position is full-time on the night shift.

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 handling patient charts and physician orders.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and help provide a safe patient care environment.
• Respond to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Five days of paid time off available upon hire.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Compassionate leave-sharing program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.
• Retirement plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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