DOU Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant (CNA or non-certified) at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. This full-time days shift role involves basic patient care, vital signs monitoring, mobility support, and patient safety on heart monitors.

Sign-on bonus of $1,500 is available. Eligible candidates include CNAs or non-licensed NAs with entry-level opportunities; BLS and medical terminology knowledge are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification preferred
• BLS (AHA) certification current or within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful
• Minimum six months acute care or physician office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including ADLs.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes promptly.
• Assist mobility and safe patient handling.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring and alarms awareness.
• Observe patients for changes and notify nursing staff.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs support

Telemetry monitoring

Patient safety

CNA knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

BLS (AHA) certification

Tools

Telemetry monitors

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

Department: Direct Observation Unit

Shift’s Available: Days

Hours: 12-hour shifts: 7a - 7ap

Employment Type:FullTime

Location:Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified), 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

** If youare a non-licensedNursing Assistant (NA) or a Certified (CNA)and have no prior experience, weencourageyouto apply.Entry-Level NAs or CNAsare welcome to apply!

• 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

• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate or within 6 months of hire and maintain current
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, preferred
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office, preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays
• Bereavementleave, 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

Days

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