Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant (Multiple Shifts Available!)

Acadia•Murfreesboro, TN

8d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide medical or therapeutic care under the direction of nursing or clinical staff. The hospital specializes in neuro and orthopedic rehabilitation and provides inpatient services, including occupational, physical, speech and respiratory therapy, as well as IV therapy, wound care and rehabilitation nursing. Patients may be recovering from injury, illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation or stroke, or may have disabilities. The CNA helps maintain patient safety and a positive, supportive and structured environment. The role includes observing and assisting patients, supporting treatment goals, providing personal care, documenting clinical information, and communicating and collaborating with patients, families and the healthcare team. The position offers day and night shifts, with PRN work available as needed. Pay is $18 to $24.19 per hour based on years of experience, with shift differentials of up to $4.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional education or training resulting in nursing assistant certification under state requirements.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a behavioral health setting and knowledge and experience working with the facility’s patient population.
First aid, which may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Promote patient well-being and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment under the direction of a charge nurse or supervisor.
Complete patient observation rounds on time, which may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of a patient, or as 1:1 patient care.
Keep patient rooms clean and uncluttered.
Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
Obtain and accurately document patients’ vital signs, height and weight as assigned.
Identify yourself to patients and visitors and respond promptly to patient requests.
Engage patients in activities and interactions that encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and try to understand the source of distress.
Use de-escalation techniques to help manage patients’ emotions, behavior and treatment participation, and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
Monitor behavioral improvements, reinforce positive behaviors, communicate changes and treatment responses to the team, and report significant changes to the nurse immediately.
Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapists to promote improved physical and mental wellness.
Maintain patient comfort, dignity and privacy; perform CNA duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens.
Provide or coordinate patient transfers and transportation as required.
Adhere to the work schedule and attendance expectations.
Follow established patient-care policies, procedures and standards.
Clean the unit and assigned equipment, including beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
Document clinical information in patient medical records accurately and on time.
Collaborate with staff to treat and rehabilitate the facility’s patient population.
Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve patient complaints, recognizing patient safety as a priority.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, family members, guests and healthcare team members.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.