Nursing Assistant PRN

@ BHS Baptist Healthcare System
BHS Baptist Healthcare Systembhsbaptisthealthcaresystem.com

Nursing Assistant PRN

Lexington, KY
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Nursing Assistant for a telemetry unit specializing in post-op cardiac care. Provides direct patient support, assists medical staff, and promotes clinical excellence. Requires Kentucky Nurse Aide certification or first-year nursing clinical verification.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification
  • BLS certification within 30 days
  • Assist nurses and care team
  • Provide direct patient care

Qualifications

  • Kentucky Nurse Aide certified
  • Completed first year of nursing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) optionally

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Summary

Job Description:

Unit Description: 

4G is a 20 bed telemetry unit.  This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.   

Shift: PRN, Nights 

Job Description: 

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member: 

  • Provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures. 

  • Performs routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. 

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. 

  • Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education. 

  • Must provide a letter from their school verifying the completion of their first year clinicals. 

  • Basic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already. 

Benefits: 

  • Preventive Plan 

  • Retirement Plans 

  • Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

    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.

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