Emergency Room Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is hiring an Emergency Room Nursing Assistant (CNA or non‑certified) for Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. 12‑hour nights shifts require patient care, vitals monitoring, and support in a fast‑paced ED.

Applicants should have a CNA or be willing to obtain CNA; BLS and Violence Prevention training are required or within 6 months. Benefits include health coverage and 401(k).

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 CNA certificate.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with basic needs (bathing, dressing, toileting), reposition and transfer as needed.
• Monitor and record vital signs; assist with wound care under supervision.
• Prepare rooms and stock medical supplies; transport patients within the hospital.
• Assist with procedures and CPR/BLS if certified.
• Record patient information; report changes to nurses/doctors; provide emotional support.
• Clean and sanitize patient areas and equipment; follow infection control protocols.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Behavioral Violence Prevention

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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:Emergency Services / Emergency Room

Shift’s Available: Nights

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

Employment Type:FullTime

Location:Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking anEmergency Room Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified),also referred to asa Emergency Department CNA or (ED CNA) or an Emergency Services CNA (ES CNA / ER CNA). An Emergency Room CNA (ER CNA)assistsnurses and doctors in the emergency room/ emergency departmentby providing patient care,monitoringvital signs, helping with procedures, and ensuring medical supplies are stocked. They also transport patients, document observations,maintaininfection control, and offer emotional support in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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!

• Help patients with basic needs (bathing, dressing, toileting), reposition and transfer patients as needed
• Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration),assistwith wound care and dressing changes under supervision

• Prepare rooms and ensure medical supplies are stocked, transport patients within the hospital (to imagingor other departments)

• Assistwith procedures (e.g., setting up equipment, applying splints), perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support if certified

• Record patient information and observations, report changes in patient condition to nurses or doctors and provide emotional support to patients and families

• Clean and sanitize patient areas and equipment, follow hospital protocols to prevent infection spread

Qualifications

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

• 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

Additional Qualifications That AreaPlus:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians 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. 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