Baptist Health
Nursing Assistant PACU
1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Summary
Job Description:
Nursing Assistant PACU
Full Time I First Shift
PACU I Lexington, KY
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a specialized hospital unit where patients are closely monitored and cared for immediately following surgical or procedural interventions requiring anesthesia. The PACU is critical for ensuring patient safety and comfort during the initial recovery period, addressing potential complications, and transitioning patients to the next phase of care.
Description Nursing Assistant (PACU):
- Transports patients after recovery.
- Assists patients in personal hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
- Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity and recording I & O. Does
- not leave patient unattended when out of bed for bathroom assistance.
- Assists patients in dressing and undressing while providing dignity and privacy.
- Assist patients by lifting them manually or by mechanical lifts as needed as directed by the nurse.
- Assist patients with eating and drinking and nutritional needs.
- Assist in transferring and discharging patients as required.
- Assist patients in positioning for meals including cleaning hands of patients
- Assists with serving meals and feeding patients as necessary
- Offers supplemental feeding/snacks
- Provides patient with fresh ice and drinking water per policy
- Documents input on chart at least every two hours
- Turns patients every two hours and/or as indicated as directed by the Nurse
- Maintains proper body alignment while performing patient transfer and activities
- Escorts patients during admission, transfer, and discharge as requested
- Assists with ambulation, up in chair, or other activities
- Verifies patient’s limitations, restrictions, and plan for mobility with Nurse prior to initiation of patient care.
- On Call required-weeknights, weekends, and holidays picked by rotation.
Requirements Nursing Assistant (PACU):
- 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