Lifepoint Health·Youngstown, Ohio
The Certified Nursing Assistant performs essential patient care tasks including mobility assistance, grooming, and monitoring vital signs. They also maintain a safe, clean environment and support the admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Your experience matters
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
How you’ll contribute
Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a healthcare environment. Additional requirements include:
Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
CPR/BCLS certification required.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Kassy Snipes by emailing kassy.snipes1@lifepointhealth.net [kassy.snipes1@lifepointhealth.net].
Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Mercy Health [https://www.mercy.com/] and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
“Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Applicants must have completed a nursing assistant training course and hold a current state certification as a Nursing Assistant. CPR/BCLS certification is required, and at least six months of experience in acute or long-term care is preferred.
Market context
In Ohio, Certified Nurse Aide roles are often in demand across acute and long-term care settings, especially where staffing needs are ongoing. These jobs are competitive because employers typically want current state certification, CPR/BCLS, and prior care experience, and the benefits package may include PTO plus dental, life, accident, and critical illness coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hands-on care experience in your application.