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Prime Healthcare lists this DOU 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 (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, 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.Department: Direct Observation UnitShifts Available: DaysHours: 12-hour shifts: 7a - 7pEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, ALResponsibilitiesIf you are a non-licensed Nursing Assistant (NA) or a Certified (CNA) and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply. Entry-Level NAs or CNAs are welcome to apply!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 staffQualificationsCurrent BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain currentPossesses knowledge of Medical TerminologyCurrent Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate or within 6 months of hire and maintain currentCurrent Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, preferredMinimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office, preferredHere 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: Status: Full TimeShift: DaysEqual 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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