Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem - Night Shift

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines • Des Moines, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Nursing Assistants provide compassionate patient care and support patients through recovery. This per-diem role is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and works night shifts of 12 hours. Compensation is $22 per hour, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends.

The position includes an extensive orientation program. Employees may have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and dedication and potentially pursue full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees are eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year, and part-time employees are offered an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, nursing assistant certification, or experience in a related field such as medical assisting.
• BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient services, including bathing with basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding, and hair care.
• Participate in hourly rounds.
• Transport patients to and from treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters with moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs.
• Keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program for part-time employees.
• Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity to move into a full-time position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED