Nursing Assistant

Baptist Healthcare System

Hopkinsville, KY, United States3w ago

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Key details

Location
Hopkinsville, KY, United States
Work style
Onsite
Level
Entry level
Job type
Part-time
Function
Healthcare
Focus area
other
Posted
3w ago

Skills

patient safetyvital signs

About the role

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Telemetry

Part-Time 7p - 7a

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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