Nursing Assistant (PCT) - Nights
Company: Select Medical Corporation
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Fort Worth,TX
NURSING ASSISTANT (REHAB ASSISTANT/CNA/PCT)
Full Time
Night Shift (7pm - 7am)
Select Medical complies with state and federal wage and hour laws.
Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and
internal equity. Minimum Hourly Pay: $16.18 per hour
Benefits of becoming a Nursing Assistant with us:
Responsibilities
Choose to be an integral part of a team that helps patients achieve
their greatest potential and work toward productive, independent
lives. The Nursing Assistant /Rehab Assistant (CNA/PCT) provides
care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assists patients in
the rehabilitation process through provision of appropriate nursing
care as well as carryover of rehabilitation techniques.We're
looking for an experienced Rehab Assistant. Experience in Inpatient
rehab or med/surg/Telemetry/Acute Care is preferred.
Employees in this position will:
Completes daily assignments and documents as directed by a nurse
including:Assists patients with daily activitiesProvides patients
with bed pans/urinals, cleans urinary devices; is competent in
application of urinary Empties bedside drainage bags and keeps
records of the patient's intake and output during the entire shift,
reports information to the nurseAssists or prepares patient for
examination or treatmentWeighs patientsTransports patient to and
from therapy/radiology/appointmentsMakes bed daily. Maintains
tidiness of the patient's room as needed Obtains vital signs
(temperature, pulse, respirations), documents on patient record and
reports changes to the nurse as directed. Answers all call lights
promptly. Reports problems to a primary nurse/designee. Reinforces
rehabilitation techniques as directed to maximize patient recovery
including:Provides ADL assistance including feeding, bathing,
showeringProperly transfers patients from one surface to another
including manual and mechanical liftsPositions patients
appropriately in bed and in wheelchairRe-positions patients; cues
patients to weight shift as appropriate.Dons and doffs
splints/braces/and positioning devices appropriately and timely
Participates in Therapeutic Dysphagia and Feeding Program as
assigned. Assists with monitoring of diets, nutritional supplements
as well as provides appropriate cues to patients for feeding or
swallowing once directed by speech or occupational therapist.
Provides water/juice and snacks as appropriate. Reports problems
and progress to the primary nurse throughout the shift. Immediately
reports accidents to the nurse. Refers questions and inquires to
the nurse for follow-up. Communicates effectively with the
rehabilitation team including nursing, therapy and physicians.
Provides and receives shift to shift report to ensure continuity of
patient care. Observes safety rules, standard precautions and fire
regulations. Maintains patient confidentiality, patient rights and
privacy. Interacts with patients, families, peers and supervisors
in a calm, positive, courteous and appropriate manner. Assists
nurse with patient admissions, transfers and discharges; safeguards
patients' belongings and other items during these procedures.
Assists nurse in taking pictures of new admissions for insertion
into the medical record. Collects specimens from patients as
assigned and transports specimens to the lab if required. Assists
with cleaning of nursing areas, refrigerators, store rooms, etc. as
needed to maintain safety and cleanliness of the unit. Attends
in-service education programs and meetings as scheduled. Performs
other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (including licensure,
certification and other job-related credentials)
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Previous
hospital experience preferred. Certified BLS completion required.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred
Additional Data
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture
between Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical, carries a
well-known reputation for patient care and exceptional quality
outcomes. We serve all people through exemplary healthcare,
education, research and community service. Since opening in 1981,
our flagship inpatient rehab hospital in Dallas has received
repeated recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best
rehab hospitals in the nation. All of our inpatient hospitals are
accredited by The Joint Commission, including specialty
accreditation for our stroke rehab programs. And for five
consecutive years we have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work"
by the Dallas Business Journal.
With the combined expertise of our joint venture partners, Baylor
Scott & White Rehabilitation has become one of the most recognized
and largest rehabilitation providers in the nation. We have
continuously grown in size, scope and excellence across North
Texas, and in the summer of 2018 our footprint has expanded to
include new partners in Central Texas. With this expansion, we have
more than 2,300 talented, caring and compassionate team members
working in the following environments:
Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety
for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation
Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number
of job titles including, but not limited to:
POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be
completed before an employee's first day of work.
Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to
dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on
job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit,
hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over),
marital status, disability or history of disability (except where
physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational
qualification) or any other protected status.
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