Nurse Aide

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | PRN

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!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for delivering basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supporting patients' comfort and assisting with daily living activities and clinical procedures.

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
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a healthcare environment
• Other related duties as assigned

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Completion of a nursing assistant training course.

Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.

License: Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.

Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.

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.