Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - PRN

Job Description

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.


More about our team

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Coralville, Iowa. We are dedicated to helping patients regain independence, restore function, and improve quality of life following an injury, illness, or complex medical condition. Our interdisciplinary team delivers individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific recovery goals.

We specialize in rehabilitation services for patients recovering from stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, trauma, orthopedic injuries, and amputations. Through compassionate care, advanced therapies, and innovative rehabilitation programs, we empower our patients to achieve their highest level of function and return to the activities they enjoy most. Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional patient outcomes and the highest standards of care.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) who excels in this role:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' physical, emotional, and mental conditions to nursing staff.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other patient care data as directed.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients as needed.
• Support rehabilitation goals by encouraging patient participation in therapy and daily activities.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and call lights while providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ensure infection prevention and safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families throughout the rehabilitation process.

Why join us

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.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred.
• Previous healthcare or rehabilitation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and assist patients with mobility needs.

More about Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital
At Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through rehabilitation. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.

Restore hope. Rebuild independence. Change lives. Join our team today!

EEOC Statement

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

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.