Nursing Assist

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life & Disability

Other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified) at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. This full-time position covers nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am) in the Medical-Surgical unit with heart monitor monitoring and patient safety emphasis.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, monitoring vitals, supporting mobility, reporting changes to RNs, and maintaining a safe environment for adults recovering from surgery or illness.

Qualifications

• BLS and healthcare certifications required or obtained within reasonable timeframe.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical terminology.
• Strong observation and reporting skills to alert nurses to patient changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Help with mobility and safe transfers to prevent skin breakdown.
• Take and record vital signs; observe and report changes to nurses.
• Manage supplies in patient rooms and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Transport patients within the hospital as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical Terminology

Observation & Reporting

Education

BLS (AHA) certification

Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

Job description

Bonus Amount

1,500

Bonus Information

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

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical Acute Unit 4

Shift’s Available: Nights

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

Employment Type:FullTime

Location:Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking aMedical-Surgical 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,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

** 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!

• Assistpatients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting

• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to preventskin breakdown, you may also feed patients who needassistanceand monitor intake/output

• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration),observeand report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN

• Stock andmaintainsupplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe

• Assistin transporting patients within the hospital

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

• 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

• 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

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