Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-Time Day Shift

Select Specialty Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid RN scholarship

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical plan

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A specialized healthcare facility in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for full-time day shifts. The role includes providing compassionate care and supporting patient needs in a critical care setting. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent work experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan, medical coverage, and career advancement opportunities. Ideal for those looking to impact patient recovery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or relevant work experience of at least 3 years.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care including bathing and hygiene.
• Transport patients to various treatment areas as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of instruments and patient rooms.
• Assist with hourly rounds and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient transportation

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Nursing Assistant (NA)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift (12-hour shifts)

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.94 per hour, depending on years of experience

Select Specialty Hospital 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. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Nursing Assistants (NA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

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

Responsibilities

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Nursing Assistant orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: 100% company-paid RN scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
• 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.

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)