Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem Day Shift

Select Specialty Hospital; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport is actively seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for day shift (PRN/Per Diem). The role focuses on compassionate patient care, daily rounds, and support across post-ICU recovery patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include bathing, oral hygiene, feeding support, and mobility assistance while maintaining clean patient areas. Requires CNA or equivalent experience with BLS within 90 days; 12-hour shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include HS diploma or GED or 3+ years of related work experience.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant or CNA certification required; BLS within 90 days.
• PRN/Per Diem schedule; 12-hour shifts (7:00 am–7:30 pm).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing using basin-less products and oral hygiene.
• Provide oral feeding assistance and care of hair.
• Participate in hourly rounds and respond to patient needs promptly.
• Transport patients to treatment areas and assist with moving patients and stretchers.
• Maintain clean rooms and sanitize instruments and equipment.
• Keep unit stocked with supplies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Bathing assistance

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

BLS certification

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position: Nursing Assistant (NA) - Day Shift

Location: Gulfport, MS

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm (12-hour shifts)

Compensation: $ 18.65 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport 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/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401 (k) 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