Full-time Night positions available 630pm-7am
A career at Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital, a 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Knoxville area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Our Benefits
Tuition assistance/reimbursementExpansive benefit package including PTO, 401K + match, insurance coverage.Professional development and advancement opportunitiesStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesLow nurse-to-patient ratiosSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and cultureWhat you will do in this role:
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s ageProvides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the dayProvides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as neededPrepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessaryAnswers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etcReports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidentsAssists licensed nursing staff with treatment proceduresOther duties as assignedQualificationsCPR/BCLS Certification Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferredExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.