Nursing Assistant (NA) / PRN

SSM Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SSM Health as a Nursing Assistant in Springfield, MO, providing critical care to patients in a dynamic hospital environment. You will play a vital role in assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. This PRN position offers competitive pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends, making it a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about patient care.

Qualifications

• Understanding of patient needs and delivering quality care.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Hospital experience or certification as a nursing assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, hygiene, and mobility.
• Maintain cleanliness of instruments and patient rooms.
• Transport patients and participate in hourly rounds.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Nursing Assistant (NA)

PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

Nights

Hours: 7:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.

Pay: $19 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Location: Springfield, MO

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. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

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.