Nursing Assistant-Operating Room

Summary Job Description: Surgical Nursing Assistant-OR Full Time I Second Shift  (1100-1930) Surgical Services I Lexington, KY Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department. Description Surgical Nursing Assistant-OR: 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. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique. Ensures positive customer relations interactions. Actively participates in unit activities. Aid in Surgical Procedures and certain basic circulating functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the Operating Room. On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holidays picked by rotation. Requirements Surgical Nursing Assistant-OR: 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.