Nurse Technician

Job Title: Full-time Nursing Assistant Nights/ 7P-7A

Hours per Week: 36

Your Experience Matters

At Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital your passion for care is valued supported and empowered. As a Nursing Assistant you are an essential part of a collaborative mission to restore independence and improve lives. Backed by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation our 59-bed inpatient hospital provides an advanced patient-centered environment where your contributions make a lasting impact.

Our team works together to treat individuals recovering from stroke brain injury spinal cord injury neurological disorders orthopedic conditions amputations and complex medical conditions. With a focus on dignity compassion and innovation we help our patients achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
• 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 patients 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 licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patients 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.
• 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 nurse supervisor co-workers physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients 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.
• Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the nurse assistants scope of practice.
• Other duties

Qualifications

• CPR/BCLS certification
• 6 months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Why Choose Lancaster Rehab

• Leading-edge care: Access to advanced rehab technologies including robotic-assisted therapy and adaptive equipment
• Recognized excellence: Joint Commission-certified in stroke and brain injury care CARF-accredited and ranked in the top 9% of rehabilitation hospitals nationally
• Purpose-driven culture: Be part of a patient-focused team-oriented environment that prioritizes safety respect and outcomes
• Workplace benefits: Enjoy a modern facility with private rooms outdoor courtyards therapy dogs and transitional living spaces

EEOC Statement

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veteran status or any other protected status under federal state or local law.