Tele- Nursing Assistant- Full-time Dayshift

BHS•Lexington, KY

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 and telemetry patients. Patients may arrive from PACU, the emergency department, interventional areas, or through direct admission from physicians’ offices. Under the direction of a registered nurse or another licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties that assist medical and nursing personnel in examining, treating, and caring for patients. The position is full-time, first-shift/day-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 completion of the certification.

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, including blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
Perform clerical and unit coordination duties, including managing patient charts and physician orders.
Maintain supplies and equipment and help keep the patient-care environment safe.
Respond to patient needs and emergencies while providing compassionate, respectful care.