About this opportunity
Baptist Health lists this Nursing Assistant / Transport opportunity in elizabethtown, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nursing Assistant / Transport - Same Day SurgeryThe Nursing Assistant supports the Same Day Surgery department by assisting with patient care, pre- and post-operative duties, and the safe, timely transport of patients to and from the Surgery department.
Responsibilities:
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 programPaid Time Off available for use upon hireCompany paid Maternity and Paternity LeaveBereavement Leave (includes pets)Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement plans with company matchBaptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Worksite address
elizabethtown, KY, 42701, US
Who can apply
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