Nursing Assistant - Full-time - Day

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Generous PTO

Health benefits

RN scholarship program

401(k)

Job summary

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Hummelstown, PA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation patients on the day shift (7a-7p). The role includes measuring vital signs, assisting with daily care, feeding, and mobility tasks, and transporting patients as needed.

The position offers a $19.70–$24.00 per hour compensation with shift differentials for nights and weekends, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus. BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake.
• Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program.
• Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.

Skills

Vital signs

Personal care

Meal delivery

Mobility assistance

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)

Job description

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital

A partnership between Penn State and Select Medical

Position: Nursing Assistant

Location: Hummelstown,PA

Schedule: 7a-7p, Day Shift

Compensation: $19.70-$24.00 per hour

Pay based on years of experience. Shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: 100% paid RN scholarship program, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake
• Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program
• Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)
• Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*