Nursing Assistant, PRN

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

3d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant PRN works on First Shift in 3E, a 19-bed telemetry unit specializing in neurology and medical cardiology. The unit cares for patients in Baptist Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Care Program and receives patients from the emergency department, intensive care unit, or through direct admission. 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 who do not already have it 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, such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
• Perform clerical and unit coordination duties, including managing 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.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions, a personalized tool that analyzes expected medical needs, premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and other plan features to help select a plan option.

What This Job Offers

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