Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health®; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical,Dental

PTO & Disability

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide basic patient care under nursing supervision, assisting with daily living activities and clinical procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a CNA training course, current state CNA certification, and CPR/BCLS certification; six months of acute or long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a nursing assistant training course.
• Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
• Licenses: Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
• Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

CPR/BCLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training course

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Your Experience Matters CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nurse Aide CNA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

We're committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

How You'll Contribute

A Certified Nurse Aide CNA who excels in this role is responsible for delivering basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supporting patients' comfort and assisting with daily living activities and clinical procedures:

• Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
• Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
• Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We\'re Looking For

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a nursing assistant training course.
• Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
• Licenses: Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.

Schedule: 3x12, Days (5:45a - 5:45p), 3x12, Nights (5:45p-5:45a) or PRN Days, 12 hr. shifts

Why join us

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation and Stroke Specialty Program.

EEOC Statement

CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Longview Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.