Nurse Assistant- Med Surg 12 hour days
Powers Health$18.50–$26.50/hrMunster, INFull-time, Days/Evenings shiftPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
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About the job
Nurse Assistant Job, 12 hour day shift (7a-7:30p), Med Surg 6 West
Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for 6 West to work 12 hour days at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.
6 West is a 26 bed medical/surgical floor with all private rooms including 6 negative pressure isolation rooms where the nursing staff provides high quality, individualized care to patients with a variety of chronic and acute medical/surgical conditions and gynecology overflow patients. The minimum age of patients admitted is 12 years of age, but the average age is 63 years. The unit has approximately 75% of the patients being surgical patients and 25% being general medical patients.
Nurse Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
- Performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards.
- Assists patients with ADLs, ambulation, mobility, positioning, turning and lifting while maintaining all Safety Patient Care Practices.
- Assists patients with transfers and discharges.
- Assists patients with nutritional needs ie passing and collecting food trays, feeding patients, providing fresh water every shift, assist with maintenance of special diets and between meal nourishment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
- One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or completion of nursing assistant certification required.
- CPR certification required.
- Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.
Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here
We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, PH offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Wellness program, including free screenings
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Retirement savings plan
- Life insurance
- Disability income protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness center discount program
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Reward and recognition programs
Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health. Apply today!
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Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Self-Scheduling
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription (Low Deductibles, Low Co-Pays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
- Shift Differential
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and more!
Job Description: After the patient's plan of care has been determined by the team leader (RN), the Nursing Assistant performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalency
- One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam or completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or completion of nursing assistant certification required.
- CPR certification recommended.
From Powers Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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