Nursing Assistant – Rehab Care with Growth & Benefits

Memorial Physician Practices; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Springfield is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes direct patient care, accurate documentation, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, vital signs, patient positioning, and assisting with admissions and transfers. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred Nursing Assistant certification and BLS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Performs documentation in the patient's record
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
• Communicates information intradepartmental and interdepartmental
• Assists and participates in staff education and continuing education
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors to patients
• Performs basic nursing tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance
• Provides general nursing support such as positioning and lifting
• Assists with toileting needs and ambulation
• Takes and records vital signs and document in a timely manner
• Prepares patient rooms for admission and transfer
• Maintains a safe, clean environment
• Supports patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
• Answers patient call lights, phones, and pages promptly
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Equipment handling

Interdepartmental communication

Staff education

Age-appropriate care

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Springfield is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes direct patient care, accurate documentation, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, vital signs, patient positioning, and assisting with admissions and transfers. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred Nursing Assistant certification and BLS