Job Summary and Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Rehab Manager to participate in the development, implementation, continuous improvement, and ongoing sustainability of the facility’s progressive mobility programs. Provides support to the safe patient handling, rehab, nursing, and respiratory teams to facilitate and coordinate the resources and staff needed to safely engage patients in early and ongoing progressive mobility programs. Assists the facility in establishing a culture of safety by educating staff on the decision-making process related to the utilization of safe patient handling equipment when mobilizing patients.

Job Requirements

Experience: 

Two years of direct patient care in the last three years.Experience in providing education, training, and providing care in the acute hospital or critical care settings.High School GED 

Licensure and Certification: 

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Certified Nurse Assistant.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and training: 

Computer skills-Sheets, Doc and Slides Data Collection and Analysis
Understanding and application of various Patient Handling Devices 
Strong intrapersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
Experience using safe patient handling equipment and a strong background in understanding its value and impact on reducing
injuries and patient outcomes; including facility assessments for new construction and remodels of patient care areas.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.