Tele- Nursing Assistant- Part time nightshift

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works part-time on the night shift on 3G/H, a 37-bed telemetry/medical-surgical unit specializing in orthopedic, neurological, and spine patients. The unit also serves as a secondary stroke unit and cares for general cardiac and telemetry patients. Patients are transferred from PACU, the emergency department, interventional areas, and direct admissions 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.

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 without certification have 30 days from their hire date to provide proof of completion.

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 maintaining patient charts and physician orders.
Maintain supplies and equipment and help ensure a safe patient care environment.
Respond to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.