Job Information
Prime Healthcare Nursing Assistant in Gadsden, Alabama
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 : Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts: 7p - 7a
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/
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
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
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FacilityRiverview Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-AL-Gadsden
ID2026-252449
CategoryAide
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt