BHLEX Nusing Assistant

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant II

Full-Time I Third Shift

Diagnostic and Imaging I Lexington, Ky

Baptist Health invasive cardiac services, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment and research. Our three units encompass the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Cardiovascular Observation Unit.  Our invasive Cardiac Services include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasty, percutaneous catheter interventions, cardiac MEMs, interventional neurology, interventional radiology, cardiac ablations, pacemakers/defibrillators, left atrial appendage occlusion devices, loop recorder implants, transesophageal echocardiograms, and electrical cardioversions. The cardiovascular observation unit also serves as our preoperative and postoperative area. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient's journey. 

Description:

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech (PCT/HUC): 
• Provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures. 
• Routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. 
• Maintains work area to ensure efficient operation and workflow.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of organizational compliance policies.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA, CNA) required or letter from school verifying the completion of first year clinicals. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• 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

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.

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