About this role
Summary Job Description: Surgical Nursing Assistant-OR Full Time I First Shift 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
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Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.