Certified Nurse Aide CNA

LifePoint Health • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Ascension Seton, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the state's capital who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Austin need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply for this position!

Requirements

• Previous experience in similar role is not required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Either CNA certification or intent and ability to start program within a month of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care skills
• Provides general nursing care such as position the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, bed bath, oral and hair care, changing bed linens, cleaning and straightening patient room and other general care necessary
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately
• Documents in a timely manner
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
• Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full-time employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED