Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Summary 2A ICU is the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Health Lexington. We are a 21-bed unit caring for critically ill patients with diagnoses including, but not limited to: respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multi-system organ failure, sepsis, shock (sepsis, cardiogenic, hemorrhagic), surgical patients (lung, vascular, abdominal). Many of our patients are on the ventilator and have invasive devices such as central venous access devices, dialysis access, arterial lines, etc. The environment is fast paced and you will care for a diverse patient population where quality care is our top priority. As a unit, we support our team, treating all with integrity, respect, and compassion. Job Description: Position: PCT/HUC Unit Description 2A ICU is a 21-bed medical/surgical ICU serving high acuity medical ICU patients. The unit population is cardiac interventions, SARS, Cardiogenic shock, Rotoprone, Post-partum critical care patients and complex care ICU patients most of which have a medical or cardiac diagnosis. Shift: Part-time, Days Job Description: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech (PCT/HUC): provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures 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 (SRNA, CNA) required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
- Basic Life Support (must be obtained within three months of hire)
Responsibilities
- provides direct patient care
- performs selected nursing procedures
- routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6000 annual
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial assistance
- Retirement with Company Match
- Identity Theft Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
