Summary

Job Description:

Surgical Nursing Assistant

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:

• 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 holiday picked by rotation.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and/or Equivalent.
• 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

Work Experience

Education

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.