Nurse Tech/Asst-Rehab Unit, Full Time, Nights

Logan Regional Medical Center; Buskirk Addition (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia seeks a Nurse Tech/Assistant – Rehabilitation Unit to support licensed nurses in patient rehabilitation, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment aligned with recovery goals. You will help with mobility, monitoring, admissions and discharges prep, and basic treatments under RN supervision.

Strong communication, organization, and English fluency are required; BLS and de-escalation training are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.
• De-escalation training required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in acute or long-term care preferred (6 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient observations.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepare rooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in therapy and mobility activities using assistive devices as directed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Calm under pressure

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Nurse Tech/Assistant – Rehabilitation Unit assists licensed nursing personnel in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing physical and functional rehabilitation. Responsibilities include supporting patients with activities of daily living, assisting with clinical procedures under supervision, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment aligned with the goals of rehabilitation and recovery.

Essential Functions

• Assists with patient care needs including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Monitors and documents vital signs, intake/output, weight, and patient observations accurately and promptly.
• Provides support during admissions, transfers, and discharges; prepares patient rooms and ensures cleanliness and safety.
• Aids patients in use of assistive devices and equipment during therapy and mobility activities.
• Supports nursing staff with simple treatments such as enemas, hot/cold applications, and specimen collection.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
• Assists in restraint application and monitoring per policy under RN supervision.
• Helps transport patients to therapy sessions, testing, and other departments.
• Provides post-mortem care and prepares bodies for transport to the morgue as needed.
• Maintains a clean and organized patient care environment and stocks supplies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and documentation ability
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to function in high-stress environments and respond to emergencies calmly
• Understands patient confidentiality and infection control standards
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Required).
• De-escalation training (Required or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Experience

• At least six (6) months of experience in an acute care or long-term care facility (Preferred).