Nursing Assistant - PRN/Per Diem

Select Medical • Mechanicsburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital, a partnership between UPMC and Select Medical, is seeking a PRN/Per Diem Nursing Assistant for 12-hour shifts. This role offers competitive compensation with shift differentials for nights and weekends. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for individuals with a wide range of conditions including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We focus on addressing the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges faced by our patients. Join a team committed to providing exceptional patient care and discover opportunities for advancement, potentially leading to full-time roles. We also foster well-being through benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional health of our employees and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3+ years)
• 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)
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire
• Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight and demographic data
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing, oral hygiene, shaving and hair care
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who are unable to feed themselves and document oral intake
• Turn and position immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participate in mobility program
• Transport patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers

Benefits

• 401k (for part-time/Per Diem positions based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends

What This Job Offers

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