Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant – Surgical-Telemetry/Ortho, 3GH

Location: Baptist Health Lexington – Lexington, KY

Schedule: Part-time | 3rd Shift (Nights) | 12-hour shifts

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.

3G/H is a 37-bed telemetry/medical surgical unit specializing in but not limited to orthopedic/neuro/spine patients. The unit serves as a secondary stroke unit as well as general cardiac/telemetry patients. The patients are transferred in from PACU, ED, interventional areas, and direct admissions from MD offices.

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

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• 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

Please note: These benefits are for our Part-Time positions. (24 weekly hours - 31.99 weekly hours.)

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.