Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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

Many other benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care, monitor vitals, support mobility, and ensure patient safety on heart monitors.

This full-time night shift role requires CNA and BLS at hire and offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Basic patient care including ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating).
• Vital signs monitoring: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, SpO2.
• Mobility assistance: help patients get in/out of bed, walk, use assistive devices.
• EKG lead maintenance: ensure telemetry monitors are connected and functioning; alarms escalated to RN.
• Observation: monitor for changes and notify nursing staff promptly.

Skills

Medical Terminology

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Bonus Information

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

Bonus Amount
$1,500.00

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 a Medical-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, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a 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 Nursing Assistant’s (CNA’s) don’t usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert 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 maintain current

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possess knowledge of Medical Terminology

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Minimum six months of previous experience 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, sick time and 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/

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