Med Surg Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified), also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele Nursing Assistant. The Med-Surg Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery.

Requirements

Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate or within 6 months of hire and maintain current

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, preferred
Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office, preferred

Responsibilities

Basic patient care: help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
Vital signs monitoring: take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
Mobility assistance: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices.
EKG lead maintenance: ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA’s) don't usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert registered nurses
Observation: monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff