Nursing Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care. The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationElizabethtown, KY

    Description

    Summary

    Job Description:

    Nursing Assistant - 3 North Tower Medical Surgical

    Part-Time 7a - 7p

    The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

    • Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.

    • Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.

    • Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.

    • Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.

    • Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.

    • Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.

    Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.

    • Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

    Benefits:

    • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

    • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

    • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

    • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Retirement plans with company match

    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.

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