*NURSE AIDE (All Shifts - Regular Full/Part-Time and Call-In) * * Up to $2000.00 signing bonus for candidates who apply and are hired for regular positions between 11/16/2025 - 03/31/2026

Position Title: Nurse Aide

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Clinical Nurse Manager or designee

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and/or direction of a Nursing Supervisor and/or Staff RN, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients, in accordance with established policies and procedures of the hospital.

Starting Job Rate $19.26/hour; after probation: $21.40/hour.

The posted wage is in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreement. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Licensure:

• Current healthcare BLS  certification 

• Completion of competencies and other job-related and REHAB requirements.  

Education:

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED).

Skills/Experience:

• At least one (1) month related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• If a current nursing student, completion of at least one (1) semester of clinical fundamentals in a RN or LPN degree program.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Familiarity with standard hospital procedures.

• Ability to safely and effectively manage patients’ mobility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• CNA Certification 

Skills/Experience:

• At least six (6) months of paid nursing experience in acute care, long term care, or home health care setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CORE VALUES 

Models REHAB’s core values, HEART, in daily actions.  Honesty – Speak and act with truth and respect.  Engagement – Embrace and commit to our mission, vision and values.  Aloha – Serve others with a spirit of kindness and compassion.  Resilience – Rebound and recover with a sense of urgency.  Teamwork – Work together for success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES

• Provides appropriate patient care as directed by the RN/LPN  and reports any changes in patient condition.

• Performs treatments and procedures as directed, including intermittent catheterization, enemas, skin treatments, infection control and isolation procedures.

• Obtains and records vital signs.

• Monitors and records intake and output. 

• Follows fluid restrictions

• Assists patients during meals utilizing feeding guidelines.  Thickens liquids per speech guidelines.

• Makes frequent patient rounds and responds to call lights and patient needs on a timely basis.

• Transports patients to various areas.  Follows ADL and mobility instructions on the flow sheet.

• Obtains and records patient’s accurate  weight and height

• Inputs required data (such as: VS, O2 Sat, and other patient related data) into the automated documentation system.

• Provides feedback to the licensed staff regarding a patient's usual  functional performance  especially related to mobility,  feeding, ADLs, motor skills, cognitive skills, bladder and bowel and other related patient activities.

• Understands the diversity of patient’s needs, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Reports equipment that is out of order, secures equipment in designated area.

• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, disaster plans and procedures.

• Responds appropriately to emergencies such as Code 500, Fire or Disaster drills, Code Green, etc.

• Follows and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures:

1. Universal precautions

2. Use of gloves

3. Isolation precaution

4. Disposal of contaminated items

5. Hand washing technique pre and post patient care and other related activities.

• Practices safety guidelines required for safe mobility