Nursing Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. The unit serves as a secondary stroke unit as well as general cardiac/telemetry patients. The patients are transferred from PACU, ED, interventional areas, and direct admissions from MD offices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation
Basic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.
Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.