%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Functions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EConsults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EProvides 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, preoperative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and beside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETakes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPrepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Eequipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAnswers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAble to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAssist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EServes and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETransports patients to an from various departments as requested. Provide post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the the morgue or designated area.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EBasic computer knowledge.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAble to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMust read, write and speak fluent English.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMust have good and regular attendance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerforms other related duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of course for nursing assistants preferred.
Licenses/Certification
- Current BLS Certification required.
Experience
- Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility preferred.