Certified Nursing Assistant Med-Surg - Days | Nights | PRN(Nights)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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.