What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant Med-Surg - Days | Nights | PRN(Nights) position at The Staff Pad?
The Staff Pad has partnered with a respected healthcare organization in Russellville, Alabama to hire compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for the Med-Surg unit. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your healthcare career while making a meaningful impact every day.
Position Overview
Schedule: Full-Time | Day and Night Shifts Available | PRN
As a CNA on the Med-Surg unit, you will play a vital role in supporting nurses and caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Your work directly contributes to patient comfort, safety, recovery, and the overall success of the care team in a dynamic hospital setting.
What You’ll Do
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Monitor and accurately record vital signs, intake/output, and other patient information
- Support admissions, discharges, and patient transfers throughout the unit
- Assist with ambulation, repositioning, and fall prevention measures
- Provide post-operative care support by monitoring patient comfort and reporting concerns
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe patient rooms and clinical areas
- Respond promptly and compassionately to call lights and patient needs
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN or care team
- Assist with specimen collection and transport following protocol
- Follow infection control, safety, and hospital policies at all times
- Deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced Med-Surg environment
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required (or equivalent experience)
- Previous experience in a hospital or Med-Surg setting preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Compassion and dedication to delivering outstanding patient care
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
- Dependability and a strong work ethic
- Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to changing patient needs
- Commitment to maintaining patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- Ability to assist with patient movement (up to 100 lbs with support)
- Exposure to clinical environments, including infectious diseases and biohazards
- Fast-paced, high-volume Med-Surg unit requiring flexibility and teamwork
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive and collaborative Med-Surg team environment
- Gain experience with a wide variety of patient conditions and clinical cases
- Opportunities for career growth within acute care nursing
- Make a lasting impact on patient recovery and outcomes every single day
If you are a compassionate CNA looking to join a team that values teamwork, patient care, and professional growth, we’d love to connect with you.