Nursing Assistant (Non Certified) - RRAL Psych Acute Adult Unit

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves supporting daily living activities and providing basic care in a safe environment. Candidates should have a CNA certification and relevant experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Current BLS (AHA) certification

Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area's highest-rated hospital, receiving Four Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. It was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016, continuing its mission of providing quality healthcare to the community it serves. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com

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Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant in the Behavioral Health Unit is an unlicensed, non-certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and assists in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

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