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Job Description: 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. UNIT DESCRIPTION 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
Requirements
- 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
- Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required
- 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
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