Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem

Select Medical • Battle Creek, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek 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 play a central role in delivering compassionate care to patients during vulnerable and difficult moments. The role includes direct patient care, hourly rounds, patient transport, maintaining equipment and room cleanliness, and keeping unit supplies stocked.

The position is per diem/PRN, with day and night shifts available. Hours are 7:00 am–7:00 pm or 7:00 pm–7:00 am. Pay is $24.00 per hour, with shift differentials of $2.00 for nights and $1.75 for weekends. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and the opportunity for advancement, including potential full-time opportunities. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or relevant work experience of 3 or more years.
• Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, nursing assistant certification, or experience in a related field such as medical assisting.
• Basic Life Support (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

• Extensive orientation program.
• Opportunity for advancement, including potential full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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