Nursing Assistant

BHS•Lexington, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant II provides direct patient care and support services to patients and families. This role performs selected nursing procedures and routine patient care to assist nursing personnel in treatment, comfort, and safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of first year and validation of clinical rotation.
Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Responsibilities

Assist patients with bathing, dental care, grooming, and dressing while maintaining their dignity and privacy.
Aid patients with bowel and bladder functions, ensuring they are not left unattended during bathroom assistance and documenting intake and output (I & O).
Help patients with eating and drinking, serve meals, and assist in positioning for meals while ensuring proper body alignment during transfers and activities.
Take and document vital signs, measure I & O, and assist in preparing patient histories and chart packs as delegated by nursing staff.
Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for medical procedures, and provide manual assistance as needed while ensuring adherence to hospital policies.
Perform hygienic care, assist with feeding, and change dressings as delegated, all while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
Complete assigned housekeeping duties, replenish and rotate supplies, and run errands as necessary to support unit operations.
Respond to emergency codes and actively participate in quality improvement activities, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
Attend required safety training programs, understand responsibilities related to safety protocols, and collect and document specimens for laboratory analysis.