Certified Nursing Assistant Position Available In Morris, New Jersey

Position:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location:

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute Hours Per Week:

PRN/Per Diem Pay:

Starting at $17.98/hr Your Experience Matters At Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute we strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Here you are not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. About Us Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is a state-of-the-art, 38-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Essential Functions:

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. Assist patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc. Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Transport patients to and from various departments in the hospital. Report and, when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents. Assist in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients. Assist licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures. Demonstrate ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Integrate the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient’s optimal level of functioning.

Provide 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. Obtain and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake and output. Make rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition. Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Communicate appropriately and clearly to nurse, supervisor, co-workers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff. Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality. Practice careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items. Follow infection control procedures. Keeps the unit clean and organized. Meet current documentation standards and policies. Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Respond to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation. Perform other duties as assigned within the nurse assistant’s scope of practice.

Qualifications:

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant as required by your state

CPR/BCLS

certification 6 months of relative experience preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills “Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” 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.