Pre-Op FT NA ll

Summary

Job Description:

Pre-OP Nursing Assistant

Full-Time I First Shift

Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

The Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) Surgery Unit is a critical component of the hospital's surgical services, dedicated to preparing patients for surgical procedures. This unit ensures that patients are physically, emotionally, and administratively ready for their surgery, focusing on safety, efficiency, and comfort. The Pre-Op Unit streamlines the surgical process by coordinating necessary assessments, addressing patient concerns, and optimizing care transitions.

Description Pre-OP Nursing Assistant II:

• 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 Pre-OP Nursing Assistant II:

• 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

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.