Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Tennessee is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Patient Care Techs (PCT) to enhance their dedicated team. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of healthcare experience, alongside required certifications. The role demands flexibility to work in various units and to perform essential patient care tasks, all in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Certification as a nurse assistant by a Tennessee accredited program required for CNAs.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients.
• Assist in hygiene, nutrition, and patient transfer as needed.
• Work flexible hours including 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Measurement of vital signs

Hygiene and skin care

Patient transfer and positioning

Nutrition and feeding

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, Tennessee’s largest, freestanding, private, not for profit Rehabilitation Hospital is searching for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Patient Care Techs (PCT) to add to our award-winning team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other licensed personnel, our CNAs and PCTs provide direct and indirect care to a wide range of patients based on the patient’s written plan of care and physician order. At Siskin, your experience will include a wide variety of diagnoses to include orthopedics, stroke, brain injury, limb loss, and medical. See what we are all about – a patient-focused environment with positive patient outcomes – isn’t that why you became a CNA in the first place? We make a difference in the lives of our patients every single day!

The CNA or PCT will be flexible and able to work as assigned to central units, the Protective Care Unit, or as an additional companion for patients requiring constant monitoring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENTS

Education

High school degree or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum of (1) year healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

For CNA - Certification as a nurse assistant by a Tennessee accredited program or verified work history as a nurse assistant prior to the Tennessee certification requirement becoming effective.

Obtains current CPR certification and maintains throughout employment.

Working knowledge of:

• Measurement of BP, Pulse, Respirations, Temp (Axillary, Oral, Rectal), Weights, I&O.
• Hygiene and skin care.
• Frequently used patient care and safety equipment.
• Frequently performed procedures such as patient transfer, positioning, etc.
• Nutrition and feeding.
• Demonstrates initial and ongoing competencies with additional training prior to performing tasks.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work 12-hour shifts with overtime as required.
• Stand 40-60% of a 12-hour shift
• Lift and or carry objects weighing 6-26 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis, up to 60 feet. Objects will be picked up from floor level up to 72 inches.
• Push and/or pull objects requiring 6.5-70 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Balance and stoop on a frequent basis.
• Kneel, crouch and crawl on an occasional basis.
• Reach on a frequent basis and handle and finger objects on an occasional basis.
• Complete the “Essential Functions” of the CNA position and comply with all occupational health training, education and procedures.

The Cultural Competency and Diversity Plan of Siskin Hospital is designed to help create and maintain an environment that promotes inclusion. Overall, creating the best experience for our patients and our employees. Caring People, Changing Lives.