Certified Nurse Assistant (6a-6p)
Lone Star Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Stephenville, Texas
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and high-quality care to patients within healthcare settings.
Posted Sep 8
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days
- Unit and setting
- Rehab
- License
- CNA license Valid CNA certification/license as required by the state or local regulatory authority.valid CNA certification/license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- valid CNA certification/license Valid CNA certification/license as required by the state or local regulatory authority.
- Certification
- completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Assistant training program Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
- Also asks
- basic understanding of medical terminology and patient care techniques Basic understanding of medical terminology and patient care techniques.
- Also asks
- ability to pass background checks and health screenings including immunizations Ability to pass background checks and health screenings including immunizations.
- Also asks
- strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Preferred
- Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification CPR and First Aid certification.
- Experience
- CNA experience in a hospital, nursing home, or long-term care facility Previous experience working as a CNA in a hospital, nursing home, or long-term care facility.
- Also asks
- familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Also asks
- additional training in specialized care areas such as geriatrics or rehabilitation Additional training in specialized care areas such as geriatrics or rehabilitation.
- Also asks
- bilingual abilities Bilingual abilities to support diverse patient populations.
What it pays
- Night differential
- Lonestar Nursing and Rehabilitation offers shift differential to CNAS for 10pm-6a shift for $0.50/hr Lonestar Nursing and Rehabilitation offers shift differential to CNAS for 10pm-6a shift for $0.50/hr
- Extra pay
- $0.50/hr shift differentialfor 10pm-6a shift
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Day to day
- monitor and record vital signs Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Day to day
- support mobility including transferring, repositioning, and ambulation Support patients with mobility needs, including transferring, repositioning, and ambulation.
- Day to day
- assist with feeding and ensure proper hydration Provide nutritional support by assisting with feeding and ensuring patients receive proper hydration.
- Day to day
- maintain clean, safe environment following infection control protocols Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients by following infection control protocols.
- Day to day
- communicate patient status and changes in condition to nursing staff Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient status, concerns, and changes in condition.
- Day to day
- assist with basic medical procedures under RN or LPN supervision Assist with basic medical procedures under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
- Day to day
- document patient care activities Document patient care activities accurately and timely in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Charting
- electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Hours stated
- 6a-6p
The workplace
This is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting where postings describe direct resident care, medication administration, and care plan development. Charge Nurse LVN/RN work runs in 12-hour blocks, either 6a-6p or 6p-6a, with a $3,000 sign-on attached.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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About the Role
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and high-quality care to patients within healthcare settings. This position focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity at all times. The CNA collaborates closely with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to monitor patient conditions and report any changes promptly.
By providing essential support in hygiene, mobility, and nutrition, the CNA contributes significantly to the overall well-being and recovery of patients. Ultimately, this role is fundamental in enhancing patient experience and supporting the efficient operation of healthcare services.
Lonestar Nursing and Rehabilitation
2601 Northwest Loop, Stephenville Texas 76401
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
- Valid CNA certification/license as required by the state or local regulatory authority.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology and patient care techniques.
- Ability to pass background checks and health screenings including immunizations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working as a CNA in a hospital, nursing home, or long-term care facility.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Additional training in specialized care areas such as geriatrics or rehabilitation.
- Bilingual abilities to support diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Support patients with mobility needs, including transferring, repositioning, and ambulation.
- Provide nutritional support by assisting with feeding and ensuring patients receive proper hydration.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients by following infection control protocols.
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient status, concerns, and changes in condition.
- Assist with basic medical procedures under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
- Document patient care activities accurately and timely in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Skills
The required skills enable the CNA to provide attentive and empathetic patient care, ensuring daily needs are met with professionalism and respect. Effective communication skills are essential for accurately reporting patient conditions and collaborating with healthcare team members. Physical stamina and dexterity are necessary to assist patients with mobility and perform routine care tasks safely.
Preferred skills such as familiarity with EHR systems enhance the CNA's ability to document care efficiently and support clinical workflows. Additionally, certifications like CPR and specialized training empower the CNA to respond confidently to emergencies and provide higher levels of patient support.
Lonestar Nursing and Rehabilitation offers
- shift differential to CNAS for 10pm-6a shift for $0.50/hr
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What's around it?
Stephenville, TX
Living costs about 3% below the US average