Nursing Assistant

Nursing AssistantStroke/Neuro 3F
Location: Baptist Health Lexington
Schedule: Full-time 1stShift 7a-7p

UNIT OVERVIEW:

3F is a 24- bed Telemetry unit. This unit supports our comprehensive stroke program. Specializing in the care of Neurology Neurosurgery TIA and CVA. This unit also serves as an overflow for orthopedic patients. The patient population is transferred from ICU ED and PACU.

JOB SUMMARY:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year clinical classes in nursing school and validation of a clinical consistent with level of education.
-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified applicants must obtain -BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

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

Please note: These benefits apply to Full-Time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours)