Certified Nurse Aide; CNA

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Peak Rehabilitation Hospital

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12 hour shifts

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint‑venture partnership between Duke Health, Wake Med მთავ and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. With a shared commitment to providing high‑quality, evidence‑driven care, our state‑of‑the‑art, 52‑bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Assist nursing staff with patients’ personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties are performed under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

• Completion of a 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

• 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 博凯 general care as necessary throughout the day
• Provides evening care including hands/face washing, 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崎 water and other nourishment to patients
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient’s needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
• Assists patients with personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital
• Records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents when appropriate
• Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
• Revises plan of care as indicated by patient response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Integrates plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient’s optimal level of functioning
• Provides general nursing care: positioning, lifting and turning patients, utilizing special equipment, assisting with bedpan, commode, ambulating patients using correct body mechanics
• Checks patient for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to licensed nursing staff
• 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 good working relationship within department and with other departments
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurses, supervisors, co‑workers, physicians and Rehabilitation Services staff
• Consults other departments when appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to patient needs
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stressful situations
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality
• Practices careful, efficient and non‑wasteful use of supplies and linens; follows established charge procedures for patient charge items
• Follows infection control procedures; keeps unit clean and organized
• Meets current documentation standards and policies
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
• Provides appropriate response in emergency or physically distressful situations
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• Performs duties within nurse assistant’s scope of practice; other duties as assigned

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care