Nursing Aide Rehab Unit
About The Position
The Nursing Aide works on a 35-bed, patient- and family-centered rehabilitation unit serving patients with intensive therapy needs. The unit provides a transitional setting between the hospital and home for medically stable patients who can tolerate three hours of therapy per day, five days per week. The average length of stay is 12–14 days. Patients, families, medical professionals, and case management professionals work together on individualized treatment plans. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice, the Nursing Aide assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and unit environmental maintenance. The role supports patients’ personal care and safety needs, helps maintain an orderly and sufficiently supplied unit, contributes to communication and efficient unit operations, and facilitates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
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.
- Current CNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.
- Provide for patients’ personal care and safety needs promptly under licensed nursing staff supervision.
- Perform specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintain an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care.
- Contribute to effective communication related to patient care and efficient unit operations.
- Facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- $1,500 sign-on bonus for new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
