Nursing Assistant / Transport

@ BHS Baptist Healthcare System
BHS Baptist Healthcare Systembhsbaptisthealthcaresystem.com

Nursing Assistant / Transport

Elizabethtown, KY
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Supports the Same Day Surgery department by assisting with patient care, transport, vital signs, EKGs, specimen handling, and equipment cleaning in a hospital setting.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Qualifications

  • Strong patient care skills
  • Ability to handle specimens
  • Team-oriented mindset

Full job description

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant / Transport - Same Day Surgery

Full-Time 11a - 7:30p

The Nursing Assistant supports the Same Day Surgery department by assisting with patient care, pre- and post-operative duties, and the safe, timely transport of patients to and from the Surgery department.

  • Accurately takes vital signs as directed by Registered Nurse.

  • Performs 12 lead EKGs on patients.

  • Transports patients to and from procedures with side rails up.

  • Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers (name and DOB) prior to transport.

  • Demonstrates ability to perform phlebotomy venipuncture using two patient identifiers and appropriate handling of specimens.

  • Delivers specimens to appropriate lab department and ensures specimen is labeled appropriately as needed.

  • Retrieves blood/tissue from lab as requested.

  • Performs patient care equipment cleaning after each use and documents weekly per policy.

  • Appropriately gives tap water enemas to patients under direction of the Registered Nurse.

  • Assists patients with personal hygiene as directed by Registered Nurse.

  • Obtains stocks and/or transports supplies, including medications, kits and IV fluids as directed by the RN.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. 

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

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.

Show full description