Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Full-Time 1st Shift

3 South Surgical

3 South Surgical Unit is a dynamic fast-paced unit that provides comprehensive care for adult patients with complex medical cardiac vascular and post-operative needs. Our team specializes in caring for patients with acute cardiac conditions complex medication management and cardiovascular procedure recovery. Staff develop advanced clinical skills through the care of a diverse patient population requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring. Team members utilize a multidisciplinary approach to deliver high quality; patient-centered care focused on stabilization treatment recovery and education.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination treatment and care of patients.

Job Description:

• Provides direct patient care including hygiene mobility toileting feeding and positioning.

• Obtains and documents vital signs intake/output weights specimens and other patient data.

• Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring EKGs and venipuncture.

• Assists with patient admissions transfers discharges and procedures.

• Performs clerical and unit coordination duties including patient charts and physician orders.

• Maintain supplies equipment and a safe patient care environment.

• Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate respectful care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Current KY Nurse Aide Certification or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation

• Basic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they dont have it already.

Benefits:

• Health Vision Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6000 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