Nursing Assistant II

Job Description: Nursing Assistant II, Surgical-Telemetry /Orthopedic-Neuro-Spine unit. Unit Description 3 GH is a 37 bed post operative surgical unitfocusing on care of the orthopedic, neuro/spine patient population. This includes but is not exclusive to elective hip and knee replacements, fractures, shoulder repairs and replacement, foot, ankle and hand surgery, as well as neuro spine surgeries such as laminectomies, discectomy, anterior and posterior fusions as well as post craniotomies and neurovascular surgeries. The unit has an aggressive and comprehensive ERAS and pain management program and has been accredited by the joint commission as a Total Joint Center for Excellence. The goal is to provide excellent, high quality evidenced based care in an environment that promotes healing and recovery utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach with the priority focus always on the patient. Shift: Part-time, Days Job 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 and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA, CNA) required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education. (Must provide a letter from school verifying completion of first year clinicals.) * Basic Life Support (must be obtained within three months of hire) 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 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.

Created: 2024-10-19