Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

LifePoint Health; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Nursing Assistant at a rehabilitation hospital in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. You will provide essential patient care and support in a collaborative environment focused on superior patient outcomes. Enjoy competitive pay, various shift options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 20 days of PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care.
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Nursing Assistant Course

CPR/BCLS Certification

Job 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. You have specialized skills, and our patients in the North Smithfield area need them! 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!

Schedule: Full Time, 32 hours per week

Shift: Evenings, 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Why Join Us:

• New competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development (CNA Apprenticeship)
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU Support
• Nationally recognized Apprenticeship program leader

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:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Provides 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
• Provides 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
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Please contact the facility's main line and ask to speak with HR should you wish to review a full job description.

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

Pay:

Hourly range: $16.00 - $26.00 per hour.