Nursing Assistant Full Time Nights

Job Description: Telemetry Unit: Baptist Health Louisville has eight Telemetry/Medical-Surgical units in the main hospital. Each unit consists of 21 private rooms. The staff provides intermediate-level care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of different medical diagnoses. Each unit fosters teamwork that allows the nurse to function successfully in meeting the needs of our patients. All of the units provide high-level, fast-paced, patient and family-centered care. ACLS is required for all staff. New graduates are welcome on each of the Telemetry units. Job Summary: The Nurse Assistant assists the nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients. All functions must be within the scope of training and instruction received and are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. 1.Provides basic physical care 2.Assists the patient with meeting nutritional needs 3.Assists patients with activity as designated 4.Maintains a safe environment for the patient according to policy and procedure 5.Performs and documents appropriate procedures according to hospital policy and procedure. 6.Participates in responsibilities of the unit. Minimum Education, Training and Experience: - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - CNA preferred. - BLS required 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.