Nursing Asst

Summary Job Description: Nursing Assistant – Mother/Baby Unit Location: Baptist Health Lexington – Lexington, KY Schedule : Part-Time, 24hrs/wk Shift : 3rdShift UNIT OVERVIEW: The Baptist Health Lexington Mother/Baby Unit is comprised of 42 private rooms and is staffed by skilled and compassionate nurses who specialize in providing a high level of patient-centered postpartum care for both Mom and baby.Our newborn nursery is staffed by two Newborn Assessment Nurses (NANs), and families receive breastfeeding guidance from staff along with knowledgeable certified lactation consultants. Many members of the team have received extra training and certification in maternal and newborn care.Our focus is assisting families in getting the best start possible and making the transition home as smooth as possible through quality care, education, and support. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and support services to patients and families. This role performs selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and overall care of patients. REQUIREMENTS: -High School Diploma or equivalent -Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year clinical classes in nursing school and validation of a clinical consistent with level of education. -Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain -BLS within 30 days of their hire date. BENEFITS -Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance -Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually -Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave -Bereavement Leave (includes pets) -PTO Sell Back Program -Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) -Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support -Retirement with Company Match -Identity Theft Protection -5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Please note: These benefits apply to Part-Time positions. (24-31.99 weekly hours). Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr