Nursing Assistant

Summary Job Description: Nursing Assistant II   –   Neuro and Cardiology unit, Telemetry, 3E   Location :   Baptist Health Lexington – Lexington, KY   Schedule:   Part-time | 3rd Shift (Nights) | 12-hour shifts | 2 days per week   SUMMARY   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.   UNIT DESCRIPTION    3E is a 19 bed telemetry unit, specializing in neurology and medical cardiology patients. The staff on 3E care for patients who come to BHL for our Comprehensive Stoke Care Program and nurses on 3E have additional certifications and training to provide high quality care to our Stoke population. Patient are admitted from the ED, ICU or direct admits on this unit.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   • Provide hands-on care to postpartum mothers and newborns   • Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, hygiene)   • Take and record vital signs accurately   • Perform blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, venipuncture, and specimen collection as delegated   • Support ambulation, transfers, and postpartum recovery needs   • Respond promptly to patient/family needs and call lights   • Maintain patient safety, dignity, and privacy   • Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions of care   • Participate in unit tasks including restocking supplies, linen management, and basic clerical duties   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Education:   High School Diploma or GED required   Licensure/Certification:   • Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required   OR completion of first year of nursing school with successful clinical validation   • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire   Experience:   Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required   Skills:   • Strong communication and interpersonal skills   • Ability to work effectively as part of a care team   • Detail-oriented with sound judgment and clinical observation skills   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting   • Ability to safely assist or move patients   • Exposure to clinical environments and biological hazards   Benefits:    Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance   Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually    Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave    5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire    Bereavement Leave (includes 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   Identity Theft Protection   Please note: These benefits are for our Part-Time positions. (24 weekly hours - 31.99 weekly hours.) If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.