Nursing Aide Traumatic Brain Injury
About The Position
The Traumatic Brain Injury Unit is a 14-bed unit that offers a full continuum of services to meet our patient’s needs. Many patients can make notable gains in abilities such as cognitive, physical, and psychological skills and quality of life. Our interdisciplinary team is specially trained in neuro trauma, brain and spinal cord injury/rehabilitation. Taylor Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital that is a recognized healthcare leader serving the area since 1977. It offers specialty services that include 24-hour emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a surgical pavilion, a pain management clinic, orthopedic surgery, an inpatient rehabilitation facility and full-service radiology, including advanced CT with cardiac scoring, fixed MRI including pacemaker, cinema vision and ultrasound (MSK and elastography).
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Required by completion of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
- Current CNA certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.
- Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care.
- Contributes to effective communication as it relates to the provision of patient care and the efficient operation needs of the unit.
- Facilitates the admission, discharge and transfer of patients on and off unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
