Nursing Asst, PRN

## Nursing Asst, PRNApplylocations: Lexington, KYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26102103**Summary****Job Description:****Nursing Asst-** *Women's Health, Inpatient Oncology, Med-Surge Unit.***Shift**: PRN**Unit Description:**5B is a 22-bed medical/surgical unit specializing in women’s care, oncology, gynecology, and palliative/hospice care. The unit also cares for patients receiving chemotherapy. In addition, 5B provides post-operative care for plastic surgery and general surgery patients.**Shift**: PRN, 1st Shift**Job Summary:*** Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Patient Care Tech (PCT/HUC) provides direct patient care and related support.* Performs selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.**Key Responsibilities:****Assist with Patient Needs*** **Personal Hygiene Support:** Assist patients with bathing, dental care, grooming, and dressing while maintaining their dignity and privacy.* **Toileting Assistance:** Aid patients with bowel and bladder functions, ensuring they are not left unattended during bathroom assistance and documenting intake and output (I & O).* **Nutritional and Mobility Support:** Help patients with eating and drinking, serve meals, and assist in positioning for meals while ensuring proper body alignment during transfers and activities.**Perform Patient Care*** **Vital Signs and Documentation:** Take and document vital signs, measure I & O, and assist in preparing patient histories and chart packs as delegated by nursing staff.* **Procedure Preparation and Assistance:** Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for medical procedures, and provide manual assistance as needed while ensuring adherence to hospital policies.* **Direct Patient Care Tasks:** Perform hygienic care, assist with feeding, and change dressings as delegated, all while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.**Participate in Responsibilities of Unit*** **Housekeeping and Supply Management:** Complete assigned housekeeping duties, replenish and rotate supplies, and run errands as necessary to support unit operations.* **Emergency Response and Quality Improvement:** Respond to emergency codes and actively participate in quality improvement activities, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction metrics.* **Safety Training and Compliance:** Attend required safety training programs, understand responsibilities related to safety protocols, and collect and document specimens for laboratory analysis.**Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:*** High School Diploma or equivalent.* Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or currently enrolled in a nursing program with successful completion of first year and validation of clinical rotation.**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.Please note: These benefits apply to PRN positions. **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. #J-18808-Ljbffr