Nursing Assistant (NA) - PRN

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

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking dedicated Nursing Assistants for a critical illness recovery hospital. This role provides essential patient care, including bathing and transportation, in a supportive environment. Offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and a strong focus on employee well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

Extensive Nursing Assistant orientation

100% company-paid RN scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder program

Comprehensive health plans

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: Certification as a nursing assistant or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform services for patients including bathing and oral hygiene.
• Transport patients to and from treatment centers and assist transporters.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient instruments and equipment.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Transport

Cleanliness Maintenance

Education

High school diploma/GED

3+ years relevant work experience

Job description

Overview

Nursing Assistant (NA)

Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country

*Moving to Christian Northeast Hospital end of the year*

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital located inside of Missouri Baptist

PRN/Per Diem - 12 hour shifts Days (7a - 7p) OR Nights (7p - 7a)

Hourly rate: $22 per hour + competitive shift differentials

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

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. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Nursing Assistants (NA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Nursing Assistant orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: 100% company-paid RN scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional 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’ rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

• BLS is required within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant, actively enrolled RN student)