Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
20
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Nursing Assistant PACU
Part Time I Mondays & Fridays (0800-2030)
PACU I Lexington, KY
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.
Description Nursing Assistant (PACU):
Transports patients after recovery.
Assists patients in personal hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity and recording I & O. Does
not leave patient unattended when out of bed for bathroom assistance.
Assists patients in dressing and undressing while providing dignity and privacy.
Assist patients by lifting them manually or by mechanical lifts as needed as directed by the nurse.
Assist patients with eating and drinking and nutritional needs.
Assist in transferring and discharging patients as required.
Assist patients in positioning for meals including cleaning hands of patients
Assists with serving meals and feeding patients as necessary
Offers supplemental feeding/snacks
Provides patient with fresh ice and drinking water per policy
Documents input on chart at least every two hours
Turns patients every two hours and/or as indicated as directed by the Nurse
Maintains proper body alignment while performing patient transfer and activities
Escorts patients during admission, transfer, and discharge as requested
Assists with ambulation, up in chair, or other activities
Verifies patient's limitations, restrictions, and plan for mobility with Nurse prior to initiation of patient care.
On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holidays picked by rotation.
Requirements Nursing Assistant (PACU):
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
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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
Identity Theft Protection
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.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Part time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R25094784