Med-Surg CNA: Direct Patient Care & Vital Signs

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under licensed supervision, ensuring patient comfort, safety and hygiene. This on-site role supports routine tasks and vital sign monitoring in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with bathing, feeding, transfers, and activities of daily living, while accurately recording observations and communicating changes to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse Assistant Preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified.
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and making beds.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms, and other areas as assigned.
• Measures and records vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer readings, oxygen saturation, weight intake/output, and food intake.
• Reports patient status changes or requests to licensed nursing staff during rounds and in response to call lights.
• Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.

Skills

Clear communication

Verbal communication

Independent task completion

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required

Nurse Assistant Certification Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CPR Certification

Job description

Methodist Hospitals is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under licensed supervision, ensuring patient comfort, safety and hygiene. This on-site role supports routine tasks and vital sign monitoring in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with bathing, feeding, transfers, and activities of daily living, while accurately recording observations and communicating changes to the nursing team.