Baptist Health

Pre-op FT Nursing Assistant II

Lexington, KY Full time

Summary

Job Description:

Pre-OP Nursing Assistant

Full-Time, First Shift

Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description:

  • At the direction of management and/or nursing personnel, assists the hospital staff/department in the provision of high quality, safe patient care
  • Provides basic physical care of the patient.
  • Demonstrates safe patient transport with stretcher, wheelchairs, and patient beds.
  • Performs tasks and procedures as directed according to hospital policy and procedure.
  • Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
  • Actively participates in unit activities.
  • Perform routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment and care of patients.
  • On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holiday picked by rotation.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma and/or Equivalent.
  • Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation
  • 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 $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

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.