Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherLeave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

The Med-Surg Telemetry Nursing Assistant at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is a full-time night shift role providing basic patient care, monitoring vitals, mobility support, and safe monitoring on heart monitors.

The 12-hour shift runs 7 PM to 7 AM; a $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates with interview-based terms and comprehensive benefits at Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Basic patient care including ADLs and feeding.
• Vital signs monitoring and recording.
• Mobility assistance and safe patient handling.
• EKG lead maintenance and alarm monitoring.
• Observation and timely notification of changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

$1,500.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Shift’s Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shift: 7p - 7a

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

We are seeking aMedical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele PCU Nursing Assistant. The Med-Surg/Tele/PCU Nursing Assistant provides basic patient care,monitoringvital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role inobservingpatients, reporting changes, andmaintaininga safe, supportive environment to promote recovery.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Basic patient care:help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
• Vital signs monitoring:take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
• Mobility assistance:help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices.
• EKG lead maintenance:ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified NursingAssistant’s(CNA’s)don'tusually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off andimmediatelyalert registered nurses
• Observation:monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire
• Current BLS upon hire and maintaincurrent

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possess knowledge of Medical Terminology

Additional Qualifications That AreaPlus

Minimum six months ofpreviousexperience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf