Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

University Hospital Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospital. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital in Beachwood is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

A Certified Nurse Aide who excels in this role:

• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Notify appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Prepare patients for meals; serve and remove food trays and assist with meals or feed patients if necessary.
• Answer patient call lights, anticipate patient's needs and make rounds to assigned patients.
• Assist patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Transport patients to and from various departments in the hospital.
• Report and, when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
• Assist in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
• Provide general nursing care: position patients, lift and turn patients, utilize special equipment, assist patients with the bedpan, commode; assist ambulating patients.
• Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake and output.
• Make rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants should have:

• Completion of 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.

Schedule: Full-time Night Shift

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Kassy Snipes by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke and Brain Specialty Programs.

"University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."