Certified Nurse Aide CNA
| Facility | Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital |
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Career Area | Nursing - Patient Support |
| Job ID | #304639 |
$2,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
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!
Our 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 you will do in this role:
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
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
Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.