Certified Nursing Assistant
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute - Edwardsville, IL

Anderson Rehabilitation institute is the first freestanding rehabilitation institute and will provide care to patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other complex conditions. Staff provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Other special services provided include Physiatry, internal medicine, medical/surgical consultations, rehabilitation nursing and nutritional services. The institute has a dedicated pharmacy.
The 49,920-square-foot facility has 34 beds and features all private rooms; a secured acquired brain injury unit with private dining and therapy gym; large interdisciplinary gym for all therapy services; transitional living apartment designed to simulate a residential apartment, to prepare patients for their daily living tasks before they are discharged home; and a therapeutic courtyard with exterior amenities. Anderson Rehab also has specially designed rooms to treat dialysis patients; and specialty programs dedicated to neuro, stroke, brain injury, and amputation.

• As a Cert. Nursing Assistant, you will:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.
  • Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
  • Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
  • Assists RNs and LPNs with treatment procedures.
  • Contributes to Nursing Care Conferences.
  • Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
  • Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient's optimal level of functioning.
  • Provides 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.
  • Checks patient for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to RN or LPN.
  • Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake and output.
  • Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
  • Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
  • Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
  • Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
  • Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
  • Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
  • Follows infection control procedures. Keeps the unit clean and organized.
  • Meets current documentation standards and policies.
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
  • Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
  • Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned within the CNA's scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of course for nursing assistants.
• Current Advance Nursing Assistant Certification
• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.