Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • Longview, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Nurse Aide provides basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supporting patient comfort and assisting with activities of daily living and clinical procedures. The role is based at CHRISTUS Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital providing individualized rehabilitation care. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, from 5:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks, including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Provide general nursing support, including positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output; document measurements promptly and accurately.
• Prepare patient rooms for admissions and transfers, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, attending to ventilation and lighting.
• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling patient belongings.
• Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages promptly and appropriately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED