Nursing Assistant
Baptist Healthcare System•Elizabethtown, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role will be in the Progressive Care Unit, working part-time from 7p - 7a. The Nursing Assistant will be required to cover duties as a Unit Secretary and undergo cross-training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.
- Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.
- Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.
- Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, including showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.
- Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.
- Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.
- Will be required to cover duties as a Unit Secretary and undergo cross-training.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
