Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Per Diem

Lifepoint Health®; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join their team in a supportive environment focused on superior patient care. This role offers flexible scheduling and various shift availabilities, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients recovering in a rehabilitation setting. With a commitment to professional development and a strong culture of teamwork, this position is ideal for those passionate about helping others. Join a team that values your contributions and provides the resources you need to thrive in your nursing career.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 20 days of PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant course and state certification required.
• Minimum six months experience in acute or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including hygiene, meal assistance, and general support.
• Report changes in patient condition and assist nursing staff as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Nursing Assistant Course Completion

CPR/BCLS Certification

Job description

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Description

A career at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, a 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Landmark Medical Center, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Rhode Island who need continued care to recover completely. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Shift: Various

Schedule: Per Diem

Why Work With Us

• Various shift availabilities
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support

Our Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Provide morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provide evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
• Prepare patients for meals; serve and remove food trays and assist with meals or feeds patients if necessary
• Answer patient call lights, anticipate patient's needs and make rounds to assigned patients
• Assist patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
• Report and, when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
• Assist licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Hourly range: $16 - $26 per hour.