Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem Night Shift

SSM Health; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in critical illness recovery is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide exceptional care to patients during their recovery journey. This role is vital in supporting patients in their most vulnerable moments, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. With a strong orientation program and opportunities for advancement, you can make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team of over 44,000 professionals committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant work experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, and feeding.
• Maintain cleanliness of instruments and equipment.
• Transport patients to treatment centers as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant Work Experience (3+ years)

Job description

[Select Specialty Hospital - Central Kentucky] is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. As a critical illness recovery hospital, we help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Perform services for patients including bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair
• Participate in hourly rounds
• Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
• Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs
• Keep patients’ rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)
• Requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant, actively enrolled RN student)
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans