Nursing Assistant - PRN/Per Diem Days

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides patient care at Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The hospital serves people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. This PRN/per diem position is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts and pays $19.00 per hour, with shift differentials for weekends. Part-time/per-diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year. The hospital offers an extensive orientation program, and the role may provide an opportunity to pursue a full-time position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, nursing assistant certification, or experience in a related field such as medical assisting or active enrollment as an RN student.
• BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
• Complete post-offer employment testing (POETs) before the first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, including bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care.
• Deliver meals and snacks, feed patients who cannot feed themselves, and document oral intake.
• Safely turn and position immobile patients while maintaining proper body alignment, and participate in the mobility program.
• Transport patients to designated areas, including treatment centers.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to a full-time position.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Weekend shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

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