- Location
- Louisville - 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Summary
Job Description:
Nursing Assistant - House Float
Shift: 3rd
Status: PRN
Baptist Health Louisville, a 519-bed acute care hospital in the heart of St. Matthews, is a leading healthcare provider in the Louisville area. Offering a convenient suburban location, comprehensive services and a warm, family-oriented atmosphere, Baptist Health Louisville offers many rewarding career opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical areas. Baptist Health Louisville has garnered a number of awards: Top 100 Hospitals as chosen by Thomson Reuters®; winner in the Best Places to Work in Kentucky (large company division); Baptist Health Louisville achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.
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.
House Float Nursing Assistant Minimum Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
A. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
B. BLS required.
C. Applicants will need to have previous Nursing Assistant experience, CNA certification, or have completed 1 Nursing Clinical rotation for House Float NA position.
D. Nursing School applicants must be able to work a minimum of 1 year as a Nursing Assistant in House Float department prior to graduation as a an RN.