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This is a Job Description for a Nursing Assistant (NA) - Nights in Gulfport, Mississippi

Summary: At Select Medical's Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each day across our four divisions.

Duties & Responsibilities:  Performing services for the patient involving bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair. Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient. Participating in hourly rounds. Transporting patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assisting transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs. Maintaining the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs. Keeping the patients' rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds. Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.

Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825}: High school diploma/equivalent OR relevant work experience (3+ years). BLS is required within 90 days of hire. Requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or experience in a related field such as a medical assistant or as an actively enrolled nursing student.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.