Certified Nursing Assistant - Nights
Scionhealth, Melbourne, FL, United States
Description
Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 58-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 47 long‑term acute care (LTAC) beds, we partner with your physician and provide 24‑hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located off NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne, we are less than two miles from the shores of the Indian River and plenty of shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in the assigned area, helping patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support, and performing more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
Essential Functions
Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, using special equipment, assisting with bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre‑operative and post‑operative care, and applying binder or anti‑embolism stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over‑bed tables, and bedside stands, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
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; assists with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
Assists Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner; assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patient.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certification
Current Nursing Assistant Certification
BLS Certification
Experience
Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long‑term care facility.
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Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 58-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 47 long‑term acute care (LTAC) beds, we partner with your physician and provide 24‑hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located off NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne, we are less than two miles from the shores of the Indian River and plenty of shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in the assigned area, helping patients with activities of daily living, personal care, emotional support, and performing more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.
Essential Functions
Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, using special equipment, assisting with bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre‑operative and post‑operative care, and applying binder or anti‑embolism stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over‑bed tables, and bedside stands, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
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; assists with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
Assists Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner; assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers, cutting food for patient.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certification
Current Nursing Assistant Certification
BLS Certification
Experience
Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long‑term care facility.
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