Nurse Aide Apprentice

Nurse Aide Apprentice

Job Type: Full Time | Day Shift 6am-6:30pm

 

Your experience matters

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nurse Aide Apprentice 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

St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital strives to provide: 

• Low turnover reflecting team stability
• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Strong focus on staff well-being and safety culture

 

How you'll contribute

A Nurse Aide Apprentice who excels in this role: 

• Perform basic patient care skills. 
• Demonstrate safe practices with caring for patients.
• Apply generic healthcare knowledge.
• Demonstrate workplace behavior skills. 
• Perform basic respiratory skills. 
• Perform basic clerical skills.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care. 
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, bed bath, oral and hair care, changing bed linens, cleaning and straightening patient room and other general care necessary. 
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner. 
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting. 
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property. 
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate. 
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in a timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk containers and cutting food for patient. 
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of a CNA. Ensures patients are in proper position and alignment. 
• Other related duties as assigned. 

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

Requirements include:

 

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role preferred
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact China Hawes by emailing [email protected]

 

More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital 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. 

EEOC Statement

"St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary’s 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."

About UsLifepoint 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 TeamWe 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.