Nursing Assistant, Telemetry, Day Shift Positions

Nursing Assistant Opportunity at Baptist Health Lexington

Nursing Assistants play a vital role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care while working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team. Care for a diverse patient population, including medical, cardiac, telemetry, orthopedic, neuro, spine, stroke, and post-surgical patients. If you enjoy a dynamic environment, meaningful patient interactions, and opportunities to learn and grow, this is the place for you.

Available Shifts:

• Full-Time Days: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week)
• Part-Time Days: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (1-2 shifts per week)

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant II provides direct patient care and support services to patients and families. This role performs selected nursing procedures and routine patient care to assist nursing personnel in treatment, comfort, and safety.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on care to postpartum mothers and newborns
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, hygiene)
• Take and record vital signs accurately
• Perform blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, venipuncture, and specimen collection as delegated
• Support ambulation, transfers, and postpartum recovery needs
• Respond promptly to patient/family needs and call lights
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, and privacy
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions of care
• Participate in unit tasks including restocking supplies, linen management, and basic clerical duties

Minimum qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Licensure/Certification: Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required OR completion of first year of nursing school with successful clinical validation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
• Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a care team. Detail-oriented with sound judgment and clinical observation skills
• Physical requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Ability to safely assist or move patients. Exposure to clinical environments and biological hazards

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.