Nursing Assistant PRN
Baptist Health (Kentucky)2 openings in Lexington, KYPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night- PRN / per diem
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Kentucky
2 openLexington, KY (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 3d ago
Lexington, KY (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 4d ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Kentucky post a median of $18.25 an hour, the middle half $16–$20.50, across 25 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Kentucky earn a median of $18.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Baptist Health Lexington
Medicare gives Baptist Health Lexington 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Kentucky's hospitals average 2.7). 83% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Kentucky hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Summary
Job Description
Nursing Assistant PRN
PRN, Night Shift
4G Unit
4G is a 20-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in post-op CABG patients, post-op cardiac surgery, CHF and moderate risk chest pain patients. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is transferred from ICU, ED, and PACU.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.
Job Description
- Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
- Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.
- Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
- Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
- Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
- Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation
- Basic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already.
Benefits
- Preventive Plan
- 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.
From Baptist Health (Kentucky)'s job posting for Lexington, KY, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Baptist Health (Kentucky)
Baptist Health is a health system with 10 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) hospitals, more than 470 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) points of care and more than 24,000 (source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health) employees serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Source: Baptist Health, About Baptist Health
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