About this role
Summary Job Description: Surgical Nursing Assistant-OR Part Time I First Shift Weekends 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. • Training Schedule-Monday-Friday (6:30am-3:30pm) for 3 months; transition to weekend schedule after training.
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:
• Preventive Plan • Life Insurance • Retirement Plans • Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features 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.