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Nursing Assistant

Baptist Health
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Kentucky, Elizabethtown
Oct 24, 2025
Summary Job Description: Nursing Assistant - Same Day Surgery Full-Time 11a - 7:30p 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. Transports patients to and from procedures with side rails up. Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers (name and DOB) prior to transport. Demonstrates ability to perform phlebotomy venipuncture using two patient identifiers and appropriate handling of specimens. Delivers specimens to appropriate lab department and ensures specimen is labeled appropriately as needed. Retrieves blood/tissue from lab as requested. Performs patient care equipment cleaning after each use and documents weekly per policy. Appropriately gives tap water enemas to patients under direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists patients with personal hygiene as directed by Registered Nurse. Obtains stocks and/or transports supplies, including medications, kits and IV fluids as directed by the 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.