Med Surg Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
The Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified), also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele PCU Nursing Assistant, provides basic patient care, monitors vital signs, supports mobility, and helps ensure patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. The role involves observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery. Entry-level applicants with no prior experience are encouraged to apply, although the listed qualifications specify at least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office. This is a full-time, night-shift position in the Medical Surgical Acute Unit 4 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, and details are discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate, or obtain one within six months of hire and maintain it as current.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.
- At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Help patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transfers, to prevent skin breakdown.
- Feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake and output.
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses.
- Assist with wound care under the direction of an RN.
- Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms and keep the environment clean and safe.
- Assist with transporting patients within the hospital.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401(k) options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- Sign-on bonus of $1,500 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
