Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant-PRN Days/Nights

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is actively seeking a skilled CNA to join our inpatient rehab team. You will assist with daily patient care in a fast-paced setting, under supervision of licensed nursing staff, and contribute to comprehensive neuro and ortho rehab services.

In this role you will monitor patients, help with transfers, document observations, and support treatment goals while maintaining patient dignity and privacy in a dedicated rehabilitation environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA certification per state requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and de-escalation certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.
• Ensure patient safety and a clean, supportive environment.
• Take and record vital signs, height and weight, with accurate documentation.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, turning, and positioning patients.
• Engage with patients to support treatment goals and rehab activities.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and communicate with the care team.
• Follow policies, procedures and standards for patient care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Job description

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

Shift Hours: 7A-7P & 7P-7A (PRN Days/Nights)

Shift Differentials: Up to $4.50/hr

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.

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