Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Belhaven, MS is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for PRN/Per Diem 12-hour shifts, day or night. This role focuses on compassionate patient care and support within a critical illness recovery setting.

Responsibilities include bathing, oral hygiene, rounds, patient transport, and maintaining clean rooms and equipment. Hospital NA experience and BLS within 90 days are preferred. 44,000+ team members support exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3+ years related experience.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing and basic hygiene using basin-less products.
• Support oral hygiene, oral feeding and hair care for patients.
• Perform hourly rounds and transport patients as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and equipment; restock supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Nursing Assistant (NA)    Location: Belhaven, MS    Schedule: PRN/Per Diem, 12-hour shifts, Day or Night

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. As a critical illness recovery hospital, we help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and our Nursing Assistants (NA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Start Strong: Extensive 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
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient 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)
• Requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant)
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire