Med Surg Nursing Assistant
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, ALFresher51m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
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, monitors vital signs, supports mobility, and ensures 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.
Department: Medical Surgical Acute Unit 5
Shift’s Available: Days
Hours: 12-hour shifts: 7a - 7p
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
Key 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
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, preferred
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office, preferred
Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.