Baptist Health

Nursing Assistant

Elizabethtown, KY Full time

Summary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant - Endoscopy

Full-Time 8a - 4:30p

This position may require occasional late shifts, depending on unit needs.

The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

  • Accurately takes vital signs as directed by Registered Nurse.

  • Performs 12 lead EKGs on patients.

  • Demonstrates ability to perform phlebotomy venipuncture using two patient identifiers and appropriate handling of specimens.

  • Ensures that specimens are correctly labeled. Verifies correct labeling by matching specimen labels with the patient identification band and labeling specimens in the presence of the patient.

  • Appropriately gives tap water enemas to patients under direction of the RN.

  • Assists patients with personal hygiene as directed by RN.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. 

Benefits:

  • ​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement plans with company match

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.