Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem - Day Shift

Select Medical; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential advancement opportunities

Part-time/Per Diem 401k eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Select Medical's Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for PRN/Per Diem daytime shifts. You will help with bathing, feeding, oral care and patient comfort while participating in hourly rounds and patient transport as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (or related experience), hospital NA experience or CNA certification, and BLS within 90 days. Orientation is extensive and advancement opportunities exist.

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.

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

Education

High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience

Job description

Overview

Position: Nursing Assistant (NA)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem, Day Shift (12-hour shifts)

Compensation: $22 per hour plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

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.

• 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/lif,e 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. We also offer our Employee Assistance Program to part-time employees.

• 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)

• BLS is required within 90 days of hire

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans