Nursing Assistant (NA) - PRN

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join their team in a critical care environment. This role involves providing essential care to patients recovering from serious illnesses, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will engage with medically complex patients, delivering compassionate support while maintaining a clean and organized environment. With flexible shifts available, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable patients. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Competitive Shift Differentials

Qualifications

• Understanding patient needs and providing quality care.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient services like bathing, hygiene, and feeding.
• Transport patients and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Participate in hourly rounds and keep patient rooms orderly.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relevant Work Experience (3+ years)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital located inside of SSM St. Joseph's

Nursing Assistant (NA) PRN/Per Diem

12 hour shifts DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE

Days (7a-7p) OR Nights (7p - 7a)

Hourly rate: $22 per hour + competitive shift differentials

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

At Select Medical’s Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care.

Responsibilities

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

• Performing services for the patient involving bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair.
• Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient.
• Participating in hourly rounds.
• Transporting patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assisting transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs.
• Keeping the patient’s rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds.
• Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma/equivalent OR relevant work experience (3+ years).
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire.
• Requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or experience in a related field such as a medical assistant or as an actively enrolled nursing student.

Nursing students may be considered as nurse assistants if approved by the State Practice Act.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.