Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, part of Select Medical, seeks a Nursing Assistant (NA) for per diem shifts in Saddle Brook, NJ. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care, obtaining vital signs, and ensuring patient well-being. Ideal candidates should have a BLS certification and a commitment to providing compassionate care.

Benefits

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Opportunities for advancement

Orientation program for smooth transition

Qualifications

• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days required.
• Hospital experience preferred, certification as a nursing assistant is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily personal care including bathing and oral hygiene.
• Obtain and document vital signs and demographic data.
• Transport patients to designated areas for treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Care Assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

Position: Nursing Assistant (NA)Location:300 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663Schedule: Per Diem/PRN (PRN), 7AM - 7:30PM (Days) OR 7PM - 7:30AM (Nights)

(Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)

Compensation: $23/Hour + Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining vital signs, height, weight and demographic data.
• Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care.
• Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
• Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
• Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well-being of the patient.
• Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Hospital experience, certification as a nursing assistant preferred

Per Diem Requirement: Four (4) shifts per 6-week schedule. One Saturday or Sunday, one winter/summer holiday

Additional Data

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans