Nursing Assistant
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant is a certified professional caregiver who works under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse and provides assigned care within their scope of practice. The role requires adequate knowledge to approach patients of all age groups and ongoing attention to safety responsibilities and initiatives. The position is on the 3 South Surgical Unit, a dynamic, fast-paced unit providing comprehensive care for adult patients with complex medical, cardiac, vascular, and post-operative needs. The team cares for patients with acute cardiac conditions, complex medication management needs, and cardiovascular procedure recovery, using a multidisciplinary approach focused on stabilization, treatment, recovery, and education. Staff develop advanced clinical skills while caring for a diverse population requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring. The job description also includes responsibilities involving patient flow, safe evidence-based nursing care, staff development, unit operations, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and compliance with hospital policies and safety requirements.
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 completion.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and expedite patient flow through evaluation, treatment, admission, discharge, and transfer.
- Monitor patient flow, identify delays and barriers, and collaborate with leadership to adjust staffing and patient movement.
- Provide and oversee safe, evidence-based nursing care, including patient assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluation.
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor while supporting staff education and professional development.
- Assist with daily unit operations, patient safety, and resolution of care concerns.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in performance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention, safety standards, and emergency preparedness requirements.
- Continually monitor and adhere to safety responsibilities and initiatives.
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
- Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Five days of paid time off available upon hire.
- Bereavement leave, including for pets.
- PTO sell-back program.
- Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation).
- Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support.
- Retirement with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
