Nursing Assistant

@ BHS Baptist Healthcare System
BHS Baptist Healthcare Systembhsbaptisthealthcaresystem.com

Nursing Assistant

Elizabethtown, KY
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Baptist Health offers a patient-focused environment with a team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and support. This role involves assisting patients with daily care, vital signs, and safety, under RN supervision. Benefits include paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • BLS certification required

Qualifications

  • Preferred CNA certification
  • Hospital experience preferred

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Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit

Full-Time 7p - 7a

Will be required to cover duties as a Unit Secretary and undergo cross-training.

The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

  • Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.

  • Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.

  • Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.

  • Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.

  • Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.

  • Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.

  • Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred. ​

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.

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