Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and mobility. Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining unit supplies.
Nursing Asst- Women's Health, Inpatient Oncology, Med-Surge Unit.
Unit: Description:
5B is a 22-bed medical/surgical unit specializing in women’s care, oncology, gynecology, and palliative/hospice care. The unit also cares for patients receiving chemotherapy. In addition, 5B provides post-operative care for plastic surgery and general surgery patients.
Shift: Part-time, 1st Shift
Assist patients with bathing, dental care, grooming, and dressing while maintaining their dignity and privacy.
Toileting
Assistance: Aid patients with bowel and bladder functions, ensuring they are not left unattended during bathroom assistance and documenting intake and output (I & O).
Nutritional and
Mobility
Support: Help patients with eating and drinking, serve meals, and assist in positioning for meals while ensuring proper body alignment during transfers and activities.
These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours).
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.
Requires a High School Diploma and a current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or completion of the first year of a nursing program. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
