Nursing Assistant, PRN

BHS • Lexington, KY

4d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works on 3E, a 19-bed telemetry unit specializing in neurology and medical cardiology patients. The unit cares for patients in Baptist Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Care Program, with nurses who have additional certifications and training to care for the stroke population. Patients are admitted from the emergency department, intensive care unit, or as direct admits.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support. The role involves performing 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 (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 without 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 maintaining patient charts and physician orders.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and help ensure a safe patient care environment.
• Respond to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions, a tool that provides a personalized analysis and recommendation to help employees select a plan based on expected medical needs, premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and other plan features.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED