Physical Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant-FT Days/Nights

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About the role

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a CNA to be part of our fast-paced and dedicated, innovative team with a highly experienced, new Director of Rehab. Specializing in neuro and ortho, our patients are referred by outside hospitals in surrounding areas to our in-patient setting. We offer occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy, in addition to other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing. Our goal is to improve the quality of life by treating patients who are recovering from injury, illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is located within TrustPoint Hospital, offering the only acute, hospital-based inpatient physical rehabilitation in Rutherford County.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical or therapeutic care under the direction of nursing or clinical staff.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor.
• Conduct complete patient observation rounds timely (e.g., every 15 minutes, within reach of patient, and/or 1:1 patient care).
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising, or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress; apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment.
• Assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors.
• Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team; significant changes are reported to the nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians, and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Ensure comfort, dignity, and privacy while performing related CNA duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, or changing linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff members, as required.
• Maintain adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as beds, IV poles, and wheelchairs.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in the patient medical record.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training which results in certification as a nursing assistant per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health setting, knowledge, and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Schedule

• Full time: Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.
• Shift Hours: 7A-7P & 7P-7A.
• Shift Differentials: Up to $4.50/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program.
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement.