Nursing Assistant - IRF PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare facility as a Per Diem Nursing Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in patient care within a supportive interdisciplinary team. This position offers the chance to provide essential daily care, assist with meals, and ensure patient comfort in a dynamic rehabilitation environment. Your contributions will help individuals recover from various conditions, enhancing their quality of life. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care responsibilities considering the needs specific to the patient's age.
• Assist patients with personal property and report changes in patient condition.

Skills

CPR/BCLS Certification

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Job description

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Per Diem Nursing Assistant for our 38-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, and Atlantic Health System.

This position offers an opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for individuals who require continued care to recover fully.

What you will do in this role:

1. Perform patient care responsibilities considering the needs specific to the patient's age and standard of care.
2. Provide morning care, including bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, hair care, back care, changing linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, and general care throughout the day.
3. Provide evening care, including face/hand washing, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, linen changes, cleaning over bed tables, and general care as needed.
4. Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, and assist with feeding if necessary.
5. Respond to patient call lights, anticipate needs, and make rounds to assigned patients.
6. Assist patients with personal property such as dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
7. Report and document any changes in patient condition or behavior, and any unusual incidents.
8. Assist licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Hourly Rate:

$20.00 per hour

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute aims to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We provide ongoing, specialized care tailored to individual needs, including recovery from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries. Our facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and CARF for our Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation and Stroke Programs.