Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Tele - Full time - Nights

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will help with daily living activities, maintain a clean and safe environment, and contribute to clinical competencies required for the patient population served.

No prior experience is required, though CNA certification or patient care experience is preferred. Duties include taking vital signs, glucose monitoring, transporting patients, placing monitoring

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: No prior experience required; CNA cert or patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Vital signs, weight/height measurements.
• Perform glucose monitoring via fingerstick.
• Transport patients between units as needed.
• Place monitoring electrodes for cardiac/respiratory monitoring.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Maintain a clean, orderly patient room.
• Instruct patients and families on safety measures.
• Assist with clerical tasks as needed.
• Maintain stock in the room.

Skills

Vital Signs

Patient Care

Safety compliance

Clerical work

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certification (preferred)

Tools

Glucose monitoring

Electrodes placement

Job description

Job Summary:

The Nursing Assistant at Atrium Health Navicent assists in providing patient care under direct supervision and control of the Registered Nurse. Assists in maintaining a clean, and safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.

Job requirements:

Education: High School diploma or GED required

Experience: No experience required. CNA certification or patient care experience is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Supports patient with activities of daily living
• Vital Signs, and height/weight measurement
• Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick
• Transportation of patients on wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc., including to other units as needed
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring
• Post-mortem care
• Maintains room in a clean and orderly condition
• Instructs patient/families on proper safety measures
• Assist with clerical work if needed
• Maintains stock supply in the room