Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Rehab - Full Time Nights

Kindred; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to assist professional nursing staff in patient care, support activities of daily living, and provide comfort under RN supervision.

You will participate in admissions, transfers and discharge processes, help with mobility, feeding, and personal care, and document vitals and care provided in a busy acute care setting. A minimum six months’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.
• Current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing personnel in providing patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and intake/output; document promptly.

Skills

Nursing assistance

Attendance

Communication

Organization

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Assistant course completed

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)

is 177-bed hospital. With 159 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 18-bed ARU is designed for people who have experience the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold performs.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN.
• Ensures patients are in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in a timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patients.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percentage of time required to travel: 0%.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range

$23.00/Hr

Sign on bonus

$7,500

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Education

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute care facility.