Certified Nursing Assistant-Transitional Living-Full-Time (3226)

Brooks Rehabilitation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation, based in Florida, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care in our skilled nursing facility. The role focuses on brain and spinal cord injury patients, under nurse supervision, with a 32-hour week and a 7am–3pm shift.

Earn a $1,000 sign-on bonus and join a nonprofit leader in rehabilitation, offering comprehensive care and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida.
• BLS certification required (Hands-on BLS Card).
• Full-time role: 32 hours per week, 7a-3p shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ADL care and assistance to patients.
• Take and report vital signs.
• Assist with bathing, dressing and feeding.
• Transport patients to therapies and appointments.
• Maintain clean, safe, and confidential environment.
• Respond to patient call lights and monitor safety.
• Document care and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

ADL care

Vital signs

Patient transport

BLS certification

Education

Florida CNA license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Certified Nursing AssistantAbout Brooks Rehabilitation: For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026. The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.Location Overview: University Crossing***$1,000 sign on bonus***Position Summary:A Certified Nursing Assistant is an employee who provides direct or indirect patient care under the supervision and direction of a nurse. This position will provide care to brain and spinal cord injured patients in our skilled nursing facility.Job Responsibilities:Accepts assignment, direction, and delegation of tasks from the nurse(s) based on patient age, diagnosis, developmental needs, and plan of careAnswers patient call lights.Provides direct ADL care and assistance, including bathing, showering, dressing, feeding for patients who are very dependent; assists those who are partially independent.Toilets patients or provides bedpan-urinal for elimination; cleans patients after each episode of incontinence.Serves patient trays, feeds patients who are very dependent; assists those who are partially independent by setting up the tray. Monitors patient for choking/aspiration.Provides oral hygiene and grooming to dependent patients. Assists those who are partially independent.Turns and repositions patients.Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.Assists with washing patient's personal clothing, as needed.Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure), reports abnormalities to the nurse.Empties catheter bags; reports intake and output to the nurse.Provides condom catheter care.Obtains specimens for laboratory tests.Performs, bladder scans.Interacts with patients and families; provides emotional support for same.Weighs patientsInteracts with patients and families; provides emotional support for same.Transports patient to various therapies and other departments as required, transports or retrieves equipment, specimens, and other items as required, escorts patients to various doctor appointments.Records patient care as required (vital signs, I/O, weight, other).Cleans and tidies patient rooms, patient bathrooms, unit kitchen and refrigerator, utility rooms, and linen closet (removes dirty linen, trays, clothing; straightens patient personal belongings), straightens dayrooms, cleans other equipment or areas, as required.Monitors (watches) patients for safety (to prevent falls/injuries/wandering).Maintains confidentiality of patient information.Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents’ safety.Meets all mandatory in-service requirements.Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.Complies with attendance policyDresses in compliance with policy.Adheres to policy for conduct.Consistently behaves in a courteous manner to all.).Communicates and interacts appropriately with co-workers.Completes annual equipment and skills competency checklists.Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workersJob Qualifications:License from the State of Florida.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Hands-on BLS Card.Compensation : Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended .Shift-Full Time 32 hours per week, Available shifts 7a-3pLocation: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:Competitive PayComprehensive Benefits packageVacation/Paid Time OffRetirement PlanEmployee DiscountsClinical Education and Professional Development ProgramsQualifications