Nurse Technician

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with essential patient care, daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients. The role includes assisting with hygiene, mobility, and basic nursing tasks, while maintaining accurate records of vitals and admissions.

Effective communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting. Must have CPR/BCLS certification and preferably six months of acute or long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Hygiene support

Teamwork

Job description

Nursing Assistant Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Effective communication and teamwork skills required.

Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.