Med Surg Cna Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Meet at least one of the following: one year of nursing assistant experience; completion of a nursing assistant training program; current nursing assistant certification (CNA); or participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the listed requirements when certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation for patients at risk for injury.
• Obtain and report vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.
• Perform blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.
• Transport patients safely and report changes in their condition or behavior.
• Retrieve and clean equipment between uses and follow unit equipment-management protocols.
• Record intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
• Document blood glucose results, personal-care completion, and patient activity.
• Keep the call light within the patient's reach and the bed in the low position at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Collect and transport specimens according to MRMC standards.
• Wash hands before and after patient care and follow infection-control guidelines for patients on precautions.
• Maintain current CPR certification and job-related competencies.
• Precept new nursing assistants according to the department orientation plan.
• Take responsibility for personal actions in patient care delivery.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development stages and provide age-appropriate communication and support.

Benefits

• A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.