Nexus Health Systems’ nationally recognized Neurorecovery Center (formerly known as Touchstone Neurorecovery Center) allows non-medically complex patients recovering from any kind of neurological diagnosis to discharge from the hospital to a home-like environment. Situated on 26 acres, our campus features six resident homes, a 24,500 square foot state-of-the-art rehab facility, and 38 different programming areas. Our primary goal of targeted post-acute rehabilitation and therapy is to help our residents return to work, school, or home and lead productive lives through holistic treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes and records routine patient vital signs as per instructed by RN/LVN.
• Performs patient rounds as ordered, if unable to perform, primary nurse is notified.
• Knowledgeable of vital sign ranges and reports any deviation to the primary nurse immediately.
• Ensures that fluid/food intake and output are appropriately measured and recorded in patient charts every shift.
• Bathes patients as scheduled, if patient declines, nurse and program director are properly notified.
•  Performs oral care at least once per shift and documents on patient’s chart.
• Provides hair care at least once per shift and documents on patient’s chart.
• Ensures patients are turned at least Q2-Hours or as ordered, if patient cannot be turned or refuses, the primary nurse is notified and is documented in the patient’s chart.
• Feeds patients as assigned/required.
•  Assist with transfers as needed.
• Assists patients with bowel/bladder needs.
• Answers patients call lights-timely (within 5 minutes if not in another patient’s room). Immediately reports any patient concerns/ pt family complaints to program director.
• Reports any perceived/actual change in patient’s alertness, physical condition, skin changes, and any other areas of concern to patient’s primary care nurse immediately.
• Is able to verbalize facility’s emergency codes and responsibility with each. Can verbalize the CNA role in patient emergency situations.
• Ensures patients bed is clean and organized at all times with call bell and patient items within reach.
• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control spread of infection.
• Maintains cleanliness of various instruments and equipment used per facility policy.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and in an orderly condition by removing all trash and preventing unnecessary clutter.
• Assist with restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as required including gowns, gloves, masks, etc.
• Is respectful/courteous, to patients/families/fellow staff at all times
• Exchanges and communicates patient care information upon change of shift.
• Performs walking rounds at change of shift.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and prior to end of shift.
• Ability to accept direction from supervisors and other management team members in a positive and professional manner.
• Ensures soiled linen hampers are covered, cleaned and/or emptied as needed and at the end of the shift.
• Communicates unit/patient concerns to Program Director.
• Performs and documents patients’ weights as ordered.
• Ensures patient attends scheduled therapies and groups.
• Interacts with patient and families in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Experience

• High school Degree or equivalent
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Texas
• Certified in AHA BLS/CPR

Skills

• Prefer at least six (6) months experience

Schedule:

• 12- hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends