Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant , also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele Nursing Assistant . The Med-Surg/Tele 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. Shift’s Available : Days Hours : 12-hour shifts: 7a - 7p Employment Type : Full T ime Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL 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 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 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: e nsure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CN A ’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 Education and Work Experience 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 Are a Plus: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-MP1 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 Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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: e nsure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CN A ’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

Benefits

• 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/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed