Nursing Assistant/MedSurg, Full Time, Days

Description Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker's listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community. Job Summary The Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing personal care, emotional support, and performing basic clinical tasks under the supervision of registered nursing personnel. Ensures the safety, comfort, and well-being of patients while maintaining a clean and organized patient care environment. Essential Functions * Assists patients with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, feeding, and ambulation. * Measures and records vital signs, weight, height, and intake and output measurements. * Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports abnormalities to nursing staff. * Prepares patient rooms for admission, discharge, and transfers; maintains cleanliness and order. * Transports patients to and from various departments as needed. * Assists nursing staff with routine clinical tasks, including application of heat/cold packs and enema administration. * Performs post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue as required. * Responds promptly to patient call lights and assists in meeting patient needs. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to work under supervision and handle stressful situations. * Strong attention to detail and time management skills. * Basic computer proficiency for documentation purposes. * Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in all interactions Qualifications Education * High school diploma or GED required. * Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course preferred. Licenses/Certifications * Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. * Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Experience * Six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care facility preferred.