BHS·Lexington, Kentucky
Provide direct patient care and support services to neurology and cardiology patients under the direction of an RN. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, recording vital signs, and performing delegated clinical procedures.
Nursing Assistant II – Neuro and Cardiology unit, Telemetry, 3E Location: Baptist Health Lexington – Lexington, KY Schedule: Part-time | 3rd Shift (Nights) | 12-hour shifts | 2 days per week SUMMARY Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed care team member, the Nursing Assistant II provides direct patient care and support services to patients and families. This role performs selected nursing procedures and routine patient care to assist nursing personnel in treatment, comfort, and safety. UNIT DESCRIPTION 3E is a 19 bed telemetry unit, specializing in neurology and medical cardiology patients. The staff on 3E care for patients who come to BHL for our Comprehensive Stoke Care Program and nurses on 3E have additional certifications and training to provide high quality care to our Stoke population. Patient are admitted from the ED, ICU or direct admits on this unit.
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance 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 Identity Theft Protection Please note: These benefits are for our Part-Time positions. (24 weekly hours - 31.99 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 or GED and a current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or completion of the first year of nursing school. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Kentucky, nursing assistant openings are commonly tied to hospitals and long-term care settings, where employers often prefer candidates with CNA credentials and prior patient-care experience. This role can be competitive because basic education, BLS within 90 days, and hands-on care experience all help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
