2026 Medical Explorers/Ignite Academy Graduates - CNA/PCT

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Explorers Ignite Academy

2026 Ignite Academy Graduates Apply Here

This posting is intended to collect applications from 2026 graduates of the Medical Explorers Academy and share qualified candidates with department leaders who have current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) openings within the organization.

Since 2023, the Medical Explorers Academy has provided high school students with valuable, hands-on exposure to healthcare careers while helping them develop the foundational skills needed to become successful healthcare professionals.

Baptist Health Richmond is a 105-bed community hospital that has proudly served the region for more than 120 years. The hospital includes 94 acute care beds and 11 psychiatric beds, providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients throughout Madison, Estill, Garrard, Rockcastle, Lee, and Jackson counties.

State Registered Nurse Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care. The CNA provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork are the hallmarks of the PCT-nurse-patient relationship.

Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:

Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.

Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.

Records patient intake and output (I & O).

Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.

Changes and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure. o Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.

Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.

Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient's nurse. * Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.

Requirements:

MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required

High School Diploma or equivalent

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Work Experience

Education

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.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26101533