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:
Responsibilities
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At the direction of management and/or nursing personnel, assists the hospital staff/department in the provision of high quality, safe patient care
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Provides basic physical care of the patient.
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Demonstrates safe patient transport with stretcher, wheelchairs, and patient beds.
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Performs tasks and procedures as directed according to hospital policy and procedure.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique.
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Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
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Actively participates in unit activities.
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Aid in Surgical Procedures and certain basic circulating functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the Operating Room.
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On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holidays picked by rotation.
Requirements Surgical Nursing Assistant-OR:
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High School Diploma and/or Equivalent.
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Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
Benefits:
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Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Identity Theft Protection
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Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
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Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
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Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
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PTO Sell Back Program
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Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
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Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
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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.