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Nursing Assistant

You'll work in a 12-bed cardiovascular and thoracic ICU, mostly caring for patients after heart and chest surgery.

Posted Oct 23

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Nights Shift: Part-Time, Nights
Unit and setting
2H ICU Primarily serving post-op Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeries (CABG, Valve, TAVR, Bronch/Thor, and other thoracic and vascular surgery).post-op cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
License
CNA license
Term
Permanent Shift: Part-Time, NightsPart time

Do you qualify?

Certification
Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA, CNA), or first year of a nursing program with a validated clinical rotation Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification (SRNA, CNA) required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation.
Also asks
School letter verifying completion of first-year clinicals ( Must provide a letter from school verifying completion of first year clinicals.)
Also asks
High school diploma or equivalent High School Diploma or equivalent

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth, vision, dental and pet insuranceHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement up to $6,000 a yearTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
  • BenefitsCompany-paid maternity and paternity leaveCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • BenefitsBereavement leave, including for petsBereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • BenefitsPTO sell-back programPTO Sell Back Program
  • BenefitsCompassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation)Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
More benefits (13)
  • BenefitsEmployee support fund for emergency financial helpEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
  • BenefitsRetirement with company matchRetirement with Company Match
  • BenefitsIdentity theft protectionIdentity Theft Protection
  • Benefits5 days of paid time off available upon hire5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • PTO Sell Back Program
  • Employee Support Fund

Pay isn’t listed.

The role and schedule

Day to day
direct patient care under an RN's direction Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech (PCT/HUC):
Patients
sepsis and cardiogenic shock patients This unit also cares for general surgery post-op, critical cardiac Cath lab interventions, sepsis, Cardiogenic shock, and other complex care ICU patients .
Unit size
12-bed ICU 2H ICU is a 12-bed cardiovascular and thoracic intensive care unit.

The workplace

BHS Baptist Healthcare System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on BHS Baptist Healthcare System’s careers page.

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Summary Position: Nursing Assistant

Unit Description

2H ICU is a 12-bed cardiovascular and thoracic intensive care unit. Primarily serving post-op Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeries (CABG, Valve, TAVR, Bronch/Thor, and other thoracic and vascular surgery). This unit also cares for general surgery post-op, critical cardiac Cath lab interventions, sepsis, Cardiogenic shock, and other complex care ICU patients . Shift: Part-Time, Nights

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 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. ( Must provide a letter from school verifying completion of first year clinicals.) 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 Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually 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 Retirement with Company Match Identity Theft Protection 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire 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.

What's around it?

In Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Living costs about 7% below the US average

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