Certified Nurses Aide Apprentice

Lifepoint Health • Lancaster, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, your passion for care is valued, supported, and empowered. As a Nursing Assistant , you are an essential part of a collaborative mission to restore independence and improve lives. Backed by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, our 59-bed inpatient hospital provides an advanced, patient-centered environment where your contributions make a lasting impact. Our team works together to treat individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and complex medical conditions. With a focus on dignity, compassion, and innovation, we help our patients achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• CPR/BCLS certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• 6 months' experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
• Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient's optimal level of functioning.
• Provides general nursing care: positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting patients with the bedpan, commode; assists ambulating patients.
• Uses correct body mechanics.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake and output.
• Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, supervisor, co-workers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
• Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Keeps the unit clean and organized.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the nurse assistant's scope of practice.

Benefits

• Leading-edge care: Access to advanced rehab technologies including robotic-assisted therapy and adaptive equipment
• Recognized excellence: Joint Commission-certified in stroke and brain injury care, CARF-accredited, and ranked in the top 9% of rehabilitation hospitals nationally
• Purpose-driven culture: Be part of a patient-focused, team-oriented environment that prioritizes safety, respect, and outcomes
• Workplace benefits: Enjoy a modern facility with private rooms, outdoor courtyards, therapy dogs, and transitional living spaces

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees