Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Vital Signs

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

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