Nursing Assistant

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Multiple other benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center, LLC in Gadsden, AL is hiring a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant (CNA). You will provide basic patient care, monitor vitals, support mobility, and ensure patient safety for adults on heart monitors.

Role involves observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe recovery environment. The position offers a 12-hour night shift, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and full-time benefits with opportunities for growth in a busy telemetry

Qualifications

• CNA certificate preferred upon hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately.
• Assist with mobility and safe patient handling.
• Maintain telemetry leads and alarms, report any concerns to RN.
• Observe changes in patient condition and communicate with the nursing team.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medical Terminology

ADL Assistance

Education

CNA Certificate

Job description

Bonus Information

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

Bonus Amount

1500

Bonus Information

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

Shift’s Available

Nights

Hours

12-hour shifts: 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

• 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 Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• 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, 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

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