Certified Nursing Assistant (Cna) - PRN

A career at El Paso Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in El Paso County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the El Paso area 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!

• Various shift availabilities

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement

• Low nurse-to-patient ratios

• Expansive benefit package

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• Targeted approach to career development

• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

• Superior quality patient outcomes

• Supportive leadership and culture

• CEU Support

• State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age

• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day

• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed

• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary

• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients

• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc

• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents

• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures

• Other duties as assigned

• Completion of course for nursing assistants

• Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant

• CPR/BCLS Certification

• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

The Rehabilitation Hospital of El Paso offers 36 private suites, leading-edge therapy gyms, custom-designed courtyards and dining areas, and an interdisciplinary team. The hospital provides a broad range of rehabilitation services and care to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, amputations, trauma and more.