Nursing Assistant - Discharge Lounge

BHS • Lexington, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The discharge lounge is a quiet, comfortable area for patients who are either fully discharged or needing time to finish their discharge process. Our discharge lounge has the ability to support up to 14 patients. The discharge lounge not only supports patients with any last minute needs, but also helps support hospital throughput by optimizing patient flow.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• SRNA or currently enrolled in an RN program with validation of first year of clinical rotation.
• Must obtain BLS within 30 days from date of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs and I &O and documents, prepares chart packs, and assists with medical procedures as delegated by nursing staff.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as needed.
• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system immediately to determine patients’ needs and assures needs are address in a timely manner. Accesses additional assistance as indicated to meet patient needs.
• Performs and documents appropriate procedures and data according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Performs hygienic care including bathing, shaving, oral, and hair
• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system immediately to determine patients’ needs and assures needs are met when beyond scope.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• 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

What This Job Offers

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