Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem - Night Shift

Select Specialty Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

401(k) eligibility for part-time employees

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide compassionate care. You will perform essential services for patients, including bathing and hygiene, on a PRN / per diem basis during night shifts. The ideal candidate has a diploma/GED, relevant experience, and a BLS certification. Join a dedicated team focused on patient recovery and well-being, with opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Must have hospital experience as a nursing assistant or certification in nursing assistance.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, and feeding.
• Participate in hourly rounds to monitor patient needs.
• Transport patients to treatment centers and assist with their movement.
• Maintain cleanliness of instruments and keep patient's rooms orderly.
• Keep unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Certification as a nursing assistant

Experience in a related field (i.e., medical assistant)

Job description

Position:

Nursing Assistant (NA)

Location:

Des Moines, IA

Schedule:

PRN / Per Diem, Night 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.

Benefits & Opportunities

• 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. 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’s rooms in clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.
• Perform 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.