Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (Multiple Shifts Available!)

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA options

FSA options

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with match

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring an experienced CNA to join our fast-paced rehab team in Murfreesboro, TN. You will support nursing staff, monitor patient safety, assist with transfers, and document care in the medical record as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on neuro and orthopedic rehabilitation.

We offer day and night shifts, PRN options, competitive pay ($18–$24.19/hr) with shift differentials, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, HSA/FSA, 401(k) with match,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA certification per state requirements is required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.
• Ensure patient safety and a supportive environment.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, turning, and positioning of patients.
• Obtain vital signs and document accurately.
• Communicate with patients, families and health care team.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification per state requirements

Job description

Join our team at Murfreesboro Rehab Hospital as an experienced CNA!

Schedule

Shift: Days (7am-7pm) & Nights (7pm-7am)

PRN: As Needed

Pay Range: $18/hr-$24.19/hr (based on years of experience)

Shift Differentials: Up to $4.50/hr

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a CNA to be a part of our fast-paced and dedicated, innovative team with a highly experienced, new Director of Rehab. Specializing in neuro and ortho, our patients are referred by outside hospitals in surrounding areas to our in-patient setting. We offer occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy, in addition to other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life by treating patients who are recovering from injury, illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is located within TrustPoint Hospital offering the only acute, hospital-based inpatient physical rehabilitation in Rutherford County.

Purpose Statement

Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Patient safety is addressed through
• Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.