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Prime Healthcare lists this Certified Nursing Assistant opportunity in gadsden, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing AssistantWe 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.ResponsibilitiesEssential 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 eatingVital signs monitoring: take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturationMobility 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 nursesObservation: monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staffQualificationsBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hireCurrent BLS upon hire and maintain currentAdditional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Possess knowledge of Medical TerminologyAdditional Qualifications That Are a Plus:Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's officeHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefitsFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: StatusFull TimeShiftNightsEqual Employment OpportunityCompany 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:
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gadsden, AL, 35901, US
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