234 Nurses jobs in Kittanning

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. We are offering a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Rates starting at $19 per hour

Kittanning, PA - Full-time Evening shift

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.

The Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. performs basic duties to assist participants in maintaining an environment consistent with their needs. Assists participants in their mobility exercises to help them be more independent for their activities and maintain their current level of functioning. Provides care, across care settings (center or home) in a manner that ensures participant satisfaction and retention. Assists participant in such activities as walking, transfers, use of mobility devises, getting to and from restroom, toileting, providing incontinence care, feeding, showering, getting in and out of transportation vehicles, and socialization at the center. Knowledge and support of the mission and core values of the LIFE Program are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork.

Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. requirements include:

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

• Current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification; Must be listed on state nurse aide registry and without allegations.

• At least (1) year experience with the frail or elderly.

• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to: based on employment status

• FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays

• Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability

• Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members

• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options

• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan

• Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account

• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs

• Tuition Reimbursement or Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees

• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Description

DAY/Evening Rotation Hours: 6A-630P, 6A-230P, 2p-1030P

Job Summary :

Provides assistance to the nursing staff of 7 Tower, which is a Medical/ Surgical/Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit that provides acute nursing care duties assigned by the Director/Clinical Supervisor or designee. Duties assigned are related primarily to specific nursing care functions, which do not require professional education or licensure, assisting in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations, providing support for patient care programs, utilizing excellent customer service skills and communication skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.

Education

Minimum:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

Current enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training program.

Registration/Certification/Licensure :

Healthcare Provider CPR

Experience

Minimum:

None

Preferred:

Clinical experience obtained through a nurse aide educational program, OR recent experience in a related area, OR related educational background.

Other Requirements :

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Status :

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

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Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT

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Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT

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Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

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Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENT

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Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT

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Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT

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Climbing** - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL

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Ladders* - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

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Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL

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Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

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Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL

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Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

●

Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL

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Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL

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Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

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Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

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Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT

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Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

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Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

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Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

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Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling

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Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.

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FREQUENT

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20# - 50#

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Pulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.

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FREQUENT

●

20# - 50#

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Lift * - Floor to Waist

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OCCASIONAL

●

20# - 50#

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Lift * - Waist to shoulder

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FREQUENT

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Up to 20#

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Lift * - Shoulder to overhead

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FREQUENT

●

Up to 20#

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Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

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FREQUENT

●

Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

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Working alone - N/A

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Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL

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Constant interruptions * - FREQUENT

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Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT

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Use of power tools - N/A

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Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

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Exposure to vibration - N/A

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Exposure to dust - N/A

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Exposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL

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Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) * - OCCASIONAL

●

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

●

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces * - OCCASIONAL

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Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A

●

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N/A

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Working with bloodborne pathogens * - OCCASIONAL

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Met Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

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Sedentary to Light* - FREQUENT

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Medium - N/A

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Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

BAYADA Pediatrics has an immediate need for a CNA - Certified Nursing Assistan t to care for our pediatric clients. As a member of our home care team, you will be valued, respected, and heard.

We have full time M-F daylight job openings in Butler and surrounding areas!

BAYADA offers CNAs:

• Weekly pay

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

• Short commute times - we try to match you to opportunities near your home

• Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job

• Scholarship programs

• A stable working environment - we invest in our care team

• Paid time off

• 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support

Qualifications for CNA:

• Current CNA license listed in good standing with the board

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our CNAs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here ( .

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Rates starting at $18.90 per hour.

This full-time CNA position is with LIFE Butler County.

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. performs basic duties to assist participants in maintaining an environment consistent with their needs. Assists participants in their mobility exercises to help them be more independent for their activities and maintain their current level of functioning. Provides care, across care settings (center or home) in a manner that ensures participant satisfaction and retention. Assists participant in such activities as walking, transfers, use of mobility devises, getting to and from restroom, toileting, providing incontinence care, feeding, showering, getting in and out of transportation vehicles, and socialization at the center. Knowledge and support of the mission and core values of the LIFE Program are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork.

Qualifications

C.N.A. qualifications include:

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

• Current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification; Must be listed on state nurse aide registry and without allegations.

• At least (1) year experience with the frail or elderly.

• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

based on employment status

• FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays

• Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability

• Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members

• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options

• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan

• Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account

• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs

• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees

• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Description

Reports to :

Director, Behavioral Health

Position Supervises:

N/A

Job Summary:

Assists in the safe care of the patient as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations, utilizing excellent customer service skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.

Education

Minimum:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Current enrollment or completion of a nursing assistant training program

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Healthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 Clearances

Experience

Minimum:

N/A

Preferred:

Previous experience working as a nursing assistant in an acute care facility.

Other Requirements:

Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling

●

Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - OCCASIONAL

●

Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT

●

Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL

●

Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL

●

Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT

●

Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT

●

Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL

●

Ladders* - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A

●

Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - N/A

●

Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL

●

Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - FREQUENT

●

Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL

●

Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A

●

Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT

●

Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT

●

Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT

●

Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT

●

Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

●

Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT

●

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT

●

Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling

●

Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person

●

OCCASIONAL

●

20# - 50#

●

Pulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person

●

FREQUENT

●

20# - 50#

●

Lift * - Floor to Waist

●

FREQUENT

●

20# - 50#

●

Lift * - Waist to shoulder

●

OCCASIONAL

●

Up to 20#

●

Lift * - Shoulder to overhead

●

OCCASIONAL

●

Up to 20#

●

Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)

●

FREQUENT

●

Up to 20#

Environmental Factors

●

Working alone * - OCCASIONAL

●

Working in cramped quarters - N/A

●

Constant interruptions * - CONSTANT

●

Working with hands in water * - FREQUENT

●

Use of power tools - N/A

●

Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A

●

Exposure to vibration - N/A

●

Exposure to dust - N/A

●

Exposure to noise (constant) - FREQUENT

●

Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A

●

Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A

●

Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL

●

Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A

●

Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL

●

Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

Physical Demand

Met Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.

Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

As relates to this position:

●

Sedentary to Light - FREQUENT

●

Medium - FREQUENT

●

Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.