*Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation*, Tennessee’s largest, freestanding, private, not for profit Rehabilitation Hospital is searching for *Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)* to add to our award-winning team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurses or other licensed personnel, our CNAs provide direct and indirect care to a wide range of patients based on the patient’s written plan of care and physician order. At Siskin, your experience will include a wide variety of diagnoses to include orthopedics, stroke, brain injury, limb loss, and medical. See what we are all about – a patient-focused environment with positive patient outcomes – isn’t that why you became a CNA in the first place? *We make a difference in the lives of our patients every single day!*
The CNA will be flexible and able to work as assigned to central units, the Protective Care Unit, or as an additional companion for patients requiring constant monitoring.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENTS -*
*Education:*
* High school degree or equivalent.
*Experience:*
* Minimum of (1) year healthcare experience preferred.
*Licensure/Certification:*
* Certification as a nurse assistant by a Tennessee accredited program or verified work history as a nurse assistant prior to the Tennessee certification requirement becoming effective.
* Obtains current CPR certification and maintains throughout employment.
*Skills/Competencies:*
Working knowledge of:
* Measurement of BP, Pulse, Respirations, Temp (Axillary, Oral, Rectal), Weights, I&O.
* Hygiene and skin care.
* Frequently used patient care and safety equipment.
* Frequently performed procedures such as patient transfer, positioning, etc.
* Nutrition and feeding.
* Demonstrates initial and ongoing competencies with additional training prior to performing tasks.
*PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS*
Must be able to:
* Work 12-hour shifts with overtime as required.
* Stand 40-60% of a 12-hour shift
* Lift and or carry objects weighing 6-26 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis, up to 60 feet. Objects will be picked up from floor level up to 72 inches.
* Push and/or pull objects requiring 6.5-70 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
* Balance and stoop on a frequent basis.
* Kneel, crouch and crawl on an occasional basis.
* Reach on a frequent basis and handle and finger objects on an occasional basis.
* Complete the “Essential Functions” of the CNA position and comply with all occupational health training, education and procedures.
The *Cultural Competency and Diversity Plan *of Siskin Hospital is designed to help create and maintain an environment that promotes inclusion. Overall, creating the best experience for our patients and our employees. _*Caring People, Changing Lives.*_
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $21.35 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Cardiology
* Geriatrics
* Medical-Surgical
Physical setting:
* Hospital
* Long term care
* Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
* Overtime
Weekly schedule:
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* Are you looking for full time, part time, or PRN employment?
* What is your minimum pay expectation?
* Siskin Hospital is a smoke-free facility, do you consume nicotine in any form?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* CNA License (Preferred)
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person