Nursing Assistant, Telemetry, Nights

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Summary Job Description: Looking for a great opportunity in Nursing? Baptist Health Lexington has openings for Nursing Assistants in our Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units. 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) • Full-Time Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week) • Part-Time Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (2 shifts per week) Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to learn more about you and your personal career interests. SUMMARY 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 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.