Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Full-Time, Night Shift

6B

6B is a 23-bed post interventional telemetry unit. Staff receive specialized training for post catheterization, femoral sheaths and Tikosyn administration. Medical and post-procedural patients are cared for on this unit in addition to complex GI Oncology surgical post-op patients and inpatients needing chemotherapy and telemetry.

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 don't 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 $6,000 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